Matthews Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Matthews, North Carolina, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is part of the National Heritage Academies network and combines classroom instruction with a character-education program called Moral Focus.


Matthews Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–8. The school opened in 2016 and serves students in a K–8 configuration as part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network.
Instruction includes a research-based curriculum for elementary and middle grades and a character-education program, Moral Focus, that is included in daily routines. The school offers an advanced-learning pathway (EXCEL-ERATE) for students who are ready to progress beyond grade level and uses classroom-management practices such as CHAMPS.
Meal service includes breakfast and lunch, with a free and reduced-price program available to qualifying families. Before- and after-school care is provided through a partnership with an external provider (Level Up), and additional local care options are recommended when needed. The school maintains a dress code/uniform policy and does not provide busing; families are responsible for student transportation. Safety practices noted include secured exterior doors, visitor check-in, required safety drills, staff safety training, and anti-bullying expectations.
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