What you need to know about CMS
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has more than 170 schools serving more than 140,000 students in Mecklenburg County, and offers programs like Montessori, International Baccalaureate, STEM magnets and dual-language immersion.
To learn more about CMS, visit cms.k12.nc.us.
How to get your student enrolled in CMS
You’ll need:
New student enrollment form.
• Birth certificate or other proof of age and legal name.
• Proofs of Mecklenburg County residency.
• Safe Schools Enrollment Declaration (required for students transferring into CMS).
• Current immunization records.
• Health assessment (for children entering NC public schools for the first time).
Age requirement: Under state law, students must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 31 to be considered for kindergarten. For Montessori pre-K programs, students must be 4 on or before Aug. 31.
International students: The district offers enrollment assistance for international students through its International Center at Smith Family Center, 1600 Tyvola Road, Charlotte.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
South Learning Community
Ardrey Kell High: Grades 9-12. Address: 10220 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ardreykellHS
Ballantyne Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 15425 Scholastic Drive, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ballantyneES
Berewick Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 5910 Dixie River Road, Charlotte 28278. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/berewickES
Beverly Woods Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 6001 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte 28210. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/beverlywoodsES
Carmel Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 5001 Camilla Drive, Charlotte 28226. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/carmelMS
Community House Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 9500 Community House Road, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/communityhouseMS
Elizabeth Lane Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 121 Elizabeth Lane, Matthews 28105. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/elizabethlaneES
Elon Park Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 11425 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/elonparkES
Endhaven Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 6815 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/endhavenES
Hawk Ridge Elementary: Grades K-5. 9201 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hawkridgeES/Pages/Default.aspx
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades K-5. Address: 2520 Huntingtowne Farms Lane, Charlotte 28210. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/huntingtownefarmsES
Jay M. Robinson Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 5925 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jaymrobinsonMS
Kennedy Middle School: Partial science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet. Grades 6-8. Address: 4000 Gallant Lane, Charlotte 28273. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/kennedyMS
Lake Wylie Elementary: Grades PreK-5. 13620 Erwin Road, Charlotte 28273. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/lakewylieES
McAlpine Elementary: Grades PreK-5. Address: 9100 Carswell Lane, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mcalpineES
McKee Road Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 4101 McKee Road, Charlotte 28270. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mckeeroadES
Olympic High: 4301 Sandy Porter Road, Charlotte 28273, has five partial magnets in grades 9-12:
Biotechnology, Health and Public Administration: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/bhpaOHS/Pages/Default.aspx
Math, Engineering, Technology and Science:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/metsOHS
Renaissance School of Arts and Technology:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/renaissanceOHS
School of Executive Leadership & Entrepreneurial Development: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eledOHS
School of Technology Entrepreneurship & Advanced Manufacturing: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/teamOHS
Palisades Park Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 15321 York Road, Charlotte 28278. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/palisadesparkES
Pineville Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 204 Lowry St., Pineville 28134. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/pinevilleES
Polo Ridge Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 11830 Tom Short Road, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/poloridgeES
Providence High: Grades 9-12. Address: 1800 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte 28270. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/providenceHS
Providence Spring Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 10045 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/providencespringES
Quail Hollow Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 2901 Smithfield Church Road, Charlotte 28210. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/providencespringES
River Gate Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 15340 Smith Road, Charlotte 28273. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rivergateES
Smithfield Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 3200 Smithfield Church Road, Charlotte 28210. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/smithfieldES
South Charlotte Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 8040 Strawberry Lane, Charlotte 28277. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southcharlotteMS
South Mecklenburg High: Partial world languages magnet. Grades 9-12. 8900 Park Road, Charlotte 28210. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southmecklenburgHS
Southwest Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 13624 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte 28273. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southwestMS
Starmount Academy of Excellence: Grades: K-5. Address:1600 Brookdale Ave., Charlotte 28210. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southwestMS
Steele Creek Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 4100 Gallant Lane, Charlotte 28273. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/steelecreekES
Winget Park Elementary: Partial science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet. Grades K-5. Address: 12235 Winget Road, Charlotte 28278. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/wingetparkES
North Learning Community
Bailey Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius 28031. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/baileyMS
Barnette Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 13659 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/barnetteES
Blythe Elementary: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades K-5. Address: 12202 Hambright Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/blytheES
Cornelius Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 21126 Catawba Ave., Cornelius 28031. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/blytheES
Croft Community School: Grades K-5. Address: 4911 Hucks Road, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/blytheES
David Cox Road Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 4215 David Cox Road, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/davidcoxroadES
Davidson Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 635 South St., Davidson 28036. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonES
Francis Bradley Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 13345 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/francisbradleyMS
Grand Oak Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 15410 Stumptown Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/grandoakES
Highland Creek Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 7242 Highland Creek Parkway, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/highlandcreekES
Hopewell High: Grades 9-12. Address: 11530 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hopewellHS
Hornets Nest Elementary:Grades K-5. Address: 6700 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte 28216. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hornetsnestES
Hough High: Grades 9-12. Address: 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius 28031. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/williamamoshoughHS
Huntersville Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 200 Gilead Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/huntersvilleES
J.M. Alexander Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 12201 Hambright Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jmalexanderMS
J.V. Washam Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 9611 Westmoreland Road, Cornelius 28031. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jvwashamES
Long Creek Elementary: Grades PreK-5. Address: 9213-A Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jvwashamES
Mallard Creek Elementary: Partial learning immersion and talent development magnet, a rigorous curriculum for advanced learners. Grades K-5. Address: 9801 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mallardcreekES
Mallard Creek High: Grades 9-12. Address: 3825 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mallardcreekES
Mountain Island Lake Academy Elementary: Grades PreK-8. Address: 7905 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte 28216. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mountainislandlakeacademyES
North Mecklenburg High: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation; partial world languages magnet; partial science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet; partial entrepreneurship magnet. Grades 9-12. Address: 11201 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northmecklenburgHS
Parkside Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 2945 Johnston-Oehler Road, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/parksideES
Ridge Road Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 7260 Highland Creek Parkway, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ridgeroadMS
Stoney Creek Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 14015 Mallard Roost Road, Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/stoneycreekES
Torrence Creek Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 14550 Ranson Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/torrencecreekES
Winding Springs Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 6601 Horace Mann Road, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/windingspringsES
Beacon Learning Community
Albemarle Road Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 7800 Riding Trail Road, Charlotte 28212. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/albemarleroadES
Briarwood Academy: Grades K-5. Address: 1001 Wilann Drive, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/briarwoodacademyES
Eastway Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 1501 Norland Road, Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eastwayMS
Garinger High: Grades 9-12. Address: 1100 Eastway Drive, Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/garingerHS
Harding University High: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Partial science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet. Grades 9-12. Address: 2001 Alleghany St., Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hardinguniversityHS
James Martin Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 7800 IBM Drive, Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jamesmartinMS
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 500 Bilmark Ave., Charlotte 28213. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/martinlutherkingjrMS
Nations Ford Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 7050 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte 28217. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/nationsfordES
Reid Park Academy: Grades K-8. Address: 4108 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/reidparkES
Sterling Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 9601 China Grove Church Road, Pineville 28134. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/sterlingES
Westerly Hills Academy: Grades K-8. Address: 4420 Denver Ave., Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/westerlyhillsES
WhiteWater Middle School: Grades 6-8. Address: 10201 Running Rapids Road, Charlotte 28214. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/whitewaterMS
Winterfield Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 3100 Winterfield Place, Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/winterfieldES
Zebulon B. Vance High: Grades 9-12. Address: 7600 IBM Drive, Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/vanceHS
Central Learning Community
Alexander Graham Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 1800 Runnymede Lane, Charlotte 28211. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/alexandergrahamMS
Billingsville Elementary: Partial science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) magnet. Grades K-5. Address: 124 Skyland Ave., Charlotte, 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/billingsvilleES
Cotswold Elementary: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades K-5. Address: 300 Greenwich Road, Charlotte 28211. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/cotswoldES
Dilworth Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 405 East Park Ave., Charlotte 28203. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/dilworthES
East Mecklenburg High: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades 9-12. Address: 6800 Monroe Road, Charlotte 28212. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eastmecklenburgHS
Eastover Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 500 Cherokee Road, Charlotte 28207. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eastoverES
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary: Full Traditional magnet, a program that focuses on traditional teaching styles and a structured environment. Grades K-5. Address: 1601 Park Drive, Charlotte 28204. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/elizabethES
Greenway Park Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 8301 Monroe Road, Charlotte 28212. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/greenwayparkES
Idlewild Elementary: Partial learning immersion and talent development magnet, a rigorous curriculum for advanced learners. Grades K-5. Address: 7101 Idlewild Road, Charlotte 28212. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/idlewildES
Irwin Academic Center: Full learning immersion and talent development magnet, a rigorous curriculum for advanced learners. Grades K-5. Address: 329 N. Irwin Ave., Charlotte 28202. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/irwinacademiccenterES
Lansdowne Elementary: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades K-5. Address: 6400 Prett Court, Charlotte 28270. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/lansdowneES
Lincoln Heights Academy: A comprehensive separate day school available for seriously emotionally and behaviorally disabled students. Grades K-12. Address: 1900 Newcastle St., Charlotte, 28216. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/lincolnheightsacademyEC
Marie G. Davis: K-4 IB Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme, offers a full Global Studies Program for grades 5-8. Grades K-8. Address: 3351 W. Griffith St., Charlotte 28203. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mariegdavisES
McClintock Middle School: Partial science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) magnet. Grades 6-8. Address: 1925 Rama Road, Charlotte 28212. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mcclintockMS
Metro School: Serves students that are cognitively disabled, ranging in age from 3 to 22. Many also have severe medical and physical needs. Grades K-12. Address: 405 South Davidson St., Charlotte 28202. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/metroEC
Montclaire Elementary: Grades: K-5. Address: 5801 Farmbrook Drive, Charlotte 28210. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/montclaireES
Myers Park High: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades 9-12. Address: 2400 Colony Road, Charlotte 28209. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/myersparkHS
Myers Park Traditional Elementary: Full traditional magnet, a program that focuses on traditional teaching styles and a structured environment. Grades K-5. Address: 2132 Radcliffe Ave., Charlotte 28207. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/myersparkES
Olde Providence Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 3800 Rea Road, Charlotte 28226. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/oldeprovidenceES
Piedmont Middle School: Full International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades 6-8. Address: 1241 East 10th St., Charlotte 28204. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS
Pinewood Elementary School: Grades: K-5. Address: 805 Seneca Place, Charlotte 28210. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/pinewoodES
Rama Road Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 1035 Rama Road, Charlotte 28211. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ramaroadES
Randolph Middle School: Full International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades 6-8. Address: 4400 Water Oak Road, Charlotte 28211. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/randolphMS
Sedgefield Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 715 Hartford Ave., Charlotte, 28209. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/sedgefieldES
Sedgefield Middle School: Grades 6-9. Address: 2700 Dorchester Place, Charlotte 28209. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/sedgefieldMS
Selwyn Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 2840 Colony Road, Charlotte 28211. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/selwynES
Sharon Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 4330 Foxcroft Road, Charlotte 28211. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/sharonES
East Learning Community
Albemarle Road Middle: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades 6-8. Address: 6900 Democracy Drive, Charlotte 28212. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/albemarleroadMS
Bain Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 11540 Bain School Road, Charlotte 28227. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/bainES
Butler High: Grades 9-12. Address: 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews 28105. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/butlerHS
Chantilly Montessori: Full Montessori magnet, a child-centered approach that emphasizes small group and individual instruction. Grades PreK-6. Address: 701 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/chantillyES
Clear Creek Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 13501 Albemarle Road, Charlotte 28227. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/clearcreekES
Collinswood Language Academy: Full Spanish language immersion magnet. Grades K-8. Address: 4000 Applegate Road, Charlotte 28209. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/collinswoodMS
Crestdale Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 940 Sam Newell Road, Matthews 28105. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/crestdaleMS
Crown Point Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 3335 Sam Newell Road, Matthews 28105. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/crownpointES
E.E. Waddell Language Academy: Full world languages immersion magnet (Chinese, French, German, Japanese). Grades K-8. Address: 7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte 28217. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/waddellHS
First Ward Creative Arts Academy: Full visual and performing arts magnet. Grades K-5. Address: 715 North Caldwell St., Charlotte 28202. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/firstwardES
Highland Mill Montessori Elementary: Full Montessori magnet, a child-centered approach that emphasizes small group and individual instruction. Grades pre-K-6. Address: 3201 Clemson Ave., Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/highlandmillES
Independence High: Grades 9-12. Address: 1967 Patriot Drive, Charlotte 28227. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/independenceHS
J.H. Gunn Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 7400 Harrisburg Road, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jhgunnES
John Taylor Williams Secondary Montessori: Full Montessori magnet, a child-centered approach that emphasizes small group and individual instruction. Grades: 7-10. Will add a grade each year until it is 7-12. Address: 2400 Carmine St., Charlotte 28206. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jtwilliamsmontessoriMS
Joesph W. Grier Academy: Grades K-5. Address: 8330 Grier Road, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/josephwgrierES
Lebanon Road Elementary: Grades PreK-5. Address: 7300 Lebanon Road, Charlotte 28227. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/lebanonroadES
Matthews Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 200 E. McDowell St., Matthews 28105. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/matthewsES
Mint Hill Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 11501 Idlewild Road, Matthews 28105. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/minthillMS
Northeast Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 5960 Brickstone Drive, Charlotte 28227. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northeastMS
Northridge Middle: Grades 6-8. Address: 7601 The Plaza, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northridgeMS
Northwest School of the Arts: Full visual and performing arts magnet. 1,051 students. Grades 6-12. Address: 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte 28216. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northwestHS
Oaklawn Language Academy: Full Spanish language immersion magnet. Grades K-8. Address: 1810 Oaklawn Ave., Charlotte 28216. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/oaklawnMS
Park Road Montessori: Full Montessori magnet, a child-centered approach that emphasizes small group and individual instruction. Grades PreK-6. Address: 3701 Haven Drive, Charlotte 28209. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/parkroadES
Piney Grove Elementary: Grades PreK-5. Address: 8801 Eaglewind Drive, Charlotte 28212. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/pineygroveES
Reedy Creek Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 10801 Plaza Road Extension, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/reedycreekES
Rocky River High: Grades 9-12. Address: 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive, Mint Hill 28227. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rockyriverHS
Trillium Springs Montessori: Full Montessori magnet, a child-centered approach that emphasizes small group and individual instruction. 130 students. Grades PreK-6. Address: 9213 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/trilliumspringsmontessoriES
University Park Creative Arts School: Full visual and performing arts magnet. Grades K-5. Address: 2400 Hildebrand St., Charlotte 28216. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/universityparkES
L.E.A.D. Learning Community
Cato Middle College High: Full magnet program where students can earn college credits at the Cato campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Grades 11-13. Address: 8120 Grier Road, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/catoHS
Charlotte Engineering Early College: Full magnet program where students can earn college credits at UNC Charlotte. Grades 9-13. Address: 9000 Robert Snyder Road, Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ceecHS
Charlotte Teacher Early College: New in 2017-18. Full magnet program where students can earn college credits at UNC Charlotte toward a career in education. Grade 9. Grade added each subsequent year until it’s grades 9-13. Address: 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte 28223. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/cltteacherearlycollegeHS
Cochrane Collegiate Academy/iMeck Academy: Partial magnet that blends traditional teaching with virtual learning. Grades 6-12. Address: 6200 Starhaven Dr., Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/cochraneMS
eLearning Academy: Full-time virtual high school. Grades 9-12. Address: 800 Everett Place, Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/elearningacademyHS
Harper Middle College High: Full magnet program where students can earn college credits at the Harper campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Grades 11-12. Address: 315 W Hebron St., Charlotte 28273. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/harperHS
Hawthorne High School: Full science, technology, engineering, math and health careers magnet. Adding in 2017-18 a Military, Global Leadership and Public Safety magnet. Grades 9-12. Address: 1411 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hawthorneAE
Levine Middle College High: Full magnet program where students can earn college credits at the Levine campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Grades 11-13. Address: 2728 Campus Ridge Road, Matthews 28105. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/levineHS
Merancas Middle College High: New in 2017-18: Full magnet program where students can earn college credits at the Merancas campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Grades 11-13 in first year. Address: 11930 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville 28078. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/merancasHS
Performance Learning Center: Blends in-classroom and online teaching in a small school environment. Grades 9-12. Address: 2300 W Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/plcHS
Turning Point Academy: Redirection program for at-risk students through various intervention programs. Grades K-12. Address: 8701 Moores Chapel Road, Charlotte 28214. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/turningpointAE
Northeast Learning Community
Devonshire Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 6500 Barrington Drive, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/devonshireES
Hickory Grove Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 6709 Pence Road, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hickorygroveES
Hidden Valley Elementary: Grades: K-5. Address: 5100 Snow White Lane, Charlotte, 28213. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hiddenvalleyES
Highland Renaissance Academy: Grades K-5. Address: 125 West Craighead Road, Charlotte 28206. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/highlandrenaissanceES
Lawrence Orr Elementary: Grades: K-5. Address: 4835 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28215. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/lawrenceorrES
Merry Oaks International Academy Elementary: Grades: K-5. Address: 3508 Draper Ave., Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/merryoaksES
Newell Elementary: Grades: K-5. Address: 325 Rocky River Road W., Charlotte 28213. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/newellES
Oakhurst STEAM Elementary: Partial science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) magnet. Grades K-5. Address: 4511 Monroe Road, Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/oakhurststeamacademyES
Shamrock Gardens Elementary: Partial learning immersion and talent development magnet, a rigorous curriculum for advanced learners. Grades K-5. Address: 3301 Country Club Dr., Charlotte 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/shamrockgardensES
University Meadows Elementary: Grades: PreK-6. Address: 1600 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/universitymeadowsES
Windsor Park Elementary: Grades: K-5. Address: 3910 Sudbury Road, Charlotte, 28205. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/windsorparkES
West Learning Community
Barringer Academic Center: Partial learning immersion and talent development magnet, a rigorous curriculum for advanced learners. Grades K-5. Address: 1546 Walton Road, Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/barringerES
Berryhill School: Grades K-8. Address: 10501 Windy Grove Road, Charlotte 28278. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/berryhillES
Coulwood Middle School: Partial science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet. Grades 6-8. Address: 500 Kentberry Dr., Charlotte 28214. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/coulwoodMS
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology: Full computer science immersion magnet. Grades K-5. Address: 8601 Old Concord Rd., Charlotte 28213. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/dorothyjvaughanES
J.M. Morehead STEM Academy: Full science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet. Grades K-8. Address: 7810 Neal Road, Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/johnmotleymoreheadMS
Nathaniel Alexander Elementary: Grades: K-5. Address: 7910 Neal Road, Charlotte 28262. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/nathanielalexanderES
Paw Creek Elementary: New in 2017-18: Partial science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet with a Computer Science Immersion focus. Grades K-5. Address: 1300 Cathey Road, Charlotte 28214. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/pawcreekES
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology: Full science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet. Grades 9-12. Address: 1430 Alleghany St., Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/phillipoberryHS
Renaissance West STEAM Academy: Grades PreK-5. Address: 3241 New Renaissance Way Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/renaissancewestES
River Oaks Academy: Grades K-5. Address: 1015 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte 28214. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/riveroaksES
Tuckaseegee Elementary: Partial learning immersion and talent development magnet, a rigorous curriculum for advanced learners. Grades K-5. Address: 2028 Little Rock Road, Charlotte 28214. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/tuckaseegeeES
West Mecklenburg High: Grades 9-12. 7400 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte 28214. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/westmecklenburgHS
Whitewater Academy: Grades K-5. Address: 11600 White Rapids Road, Charlotte 28214. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/whitewaterES
Project L.I.F.T. Learning Community
Allenbrook Elementary School: Grades K-5. Address: 1430 Allenbrook Drive, Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/allenbrookES
Ashley Park Pre K-8 School: Grades K-8. Address: 2401 Belfast Drive, Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ashleyparkES
Bruns Academy: Grades K-8. Address: 501 South Bruns Ave., Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/brunsacademyES
Druid Hills Academy: Grades PreK-8. Address: 2801 Lucena St., Charlotte 28206. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/druidhillsacademyES
Oakdale Elementary: Grades K-5. Address: 1825 Oakdale Road, Charlotte 28216. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/oakdaleES
Ranson Middle School: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades 6-8. Address: 5850 Statesville Road, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ransonMS
Statesville Road Elementary: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades K-5. Address: 5521 Milhaven Lane, Charlotte 28269. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/statesvilleroadES
Thomasboro Academy: Grades K-8. Address: 538 Bradford Drive, Charlotte 28208. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/thomasboroES
Walter G. Byers School: Grades K-8. Address: 1415 Hamilton St., Charlotte 28206. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/waltergbyersES
West Charlotte High: Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet, a rigorous program of study that focuses on critical thinking and global appreciation. Grades 9-12. Address: 2219 Senior Dr., Charlotte 28216. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/westcharlotteHS
This story was originally published September 8, 2017 at 4:00 PM with the headline "What you need to know about CMS."