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Apply here for the 2013-2014 school year.
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If you are unable to complete the application online, please print an application here.
Our open enrollment window has closed for our annual lottery but applications are still being accepted for the 2013-2014 school year. As seats become available, applicants on the waiting list will receive offers. Therefore, an applicant that is not selected in the lottery will not receive any formal communication from the school until they are extended an offer via e-mail or phone calls. For more information please see the enrollment section.
Incoming Kindergarterners
To all Kindergarten parents,
Welcome to Renaissance Charter School at University! Here is the Summer Packet for your incoming Kindergartener.
Upcoming Events
Public Notice
Meeting of the Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Board of Directors and Parent Facilitator, June 14, 2013.
July 25th - Kindergarten Round Up, last name A-L, 8:00am to 1:00pm
July 26th - Kindergarten Round Up, last name M-Z, 8:00am to 1:00pm
August 6th - Meet The Teacher
9:00am - Grades K-1
10:00am - Grades 2-3
11:00am - Grades 4-5
1:00pm - Middle School
* August 19th - First day of School
News
Jonathan Hage, CEO of Charter Schools USA, selected as Floridian of the year
To read the entire article, please click here.
A Charter Schools USA "A" school in Overtown is making a difference in its students' lives.
Click here to see more.
Newsletter
Please open the attached documents to view our monthly UNIV newsletters.
May Newsletter
Boosterthon
Please watch this quick video for a message about this year's Boosterthon!
Now Enrolling Students
Apply online today for 2013-14
Renaissance Charter School at University is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8 who reside in Broward County. For 2013-2014 school year applications will be accepted in grade levels K-7. 8th grade will be offered in subsequent years. Renaissance Charter School at University is a member of the Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) family of schools. CSUSA is one of the nations leading education management companies. We manage 48 SACS accredited, high performing schools throughout the United States and will provide Tamarac with a great neighborhood school of choice.
For more information on Charter Schools USA, please visit www.charterschoolsusa.com.
Our Mission
Renaissance Charter School at University is committed to propelling students to academic greatness, so they can aspire to achieve their highest potential.
Our Vision
“Establishing Purpose, Instilling Pride, Empowering Performance" --One Student at a Time”
Our Values
Perseverance: “We demonstrate dedication, determination, and personal responsibility in pursuit of student goals and dreams.”
Respect: “We celebrate the integrity and worth of each individual and esteem the diverse cultures, talents, and skills that each individual brings to our community.”
Innovation: “We foster and encourage new, creative, and imaginative approaches and ideas.
Dedication to Life Long Learning: “We emphasize learning as essential for continuously expanding horizons and achieving dreams.”
Excellence: “We seek to be the best we can be in all aspects of the University experience.”
What is a Charter School?
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools of choice, but each charter school is governed independently. Unlike traditional public schools, every charter school must demonstrate success, or it will lose its charter.
Charter schools outperform traditional schools.
Click here to read a recent study published by the Florida Department of Education.