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Academy of Performing Arts pitches charter to Cherokee County board
Summary
The Academy of Performing Arts presented its charter application in Gaffney, outlining a Core Knowledge curriculum integrated with the arts, community partnerships and a five‑year budget; applicants say they collected about 329 interest surveys and plan a 300‑student cap.
The Academy of Performing Arts presented its charter application to the Cherokee County School Board, outlining an arts‑integrated K–8 curriculum and a five‑year budget designed to prioritize classroom instruction and professional development. Lead presenter Pat Hyatt said the school will use the Core Knowledge curriculum with arts integration and cited external professional development support from the Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities.
Hyatt told the board the applicants collected roughly 327–329 family surveys indicating interest and that the school’s initial enrollment cap would be 300 students. The proposal includes outside financial oversight and accounting support: "Melissa Yazzie and Janao Noel with VeriCPA ensure sound financial guidance and charter‑specific accounting compliance," the presentation materials note. Hyatt also described partnerships with local organizations for after‑school programs and broadcasting opportunities.
