Welcome to Carolina Achieve!
Have you ever watched a child run through the cool spray of a sprinkler on a hot summer day? Or the moment they discover a brand new book available to check out from the library? How about when they see their best friend or a close family member after some time apart?
Pure joy.
In truth, it doesn’t take much to make a child happy. They need love, they want to learn, and like all of us, they crave a little fun. Simple.
We at Carolina Achieve believe that these basic principles are the building blocks for a different kind of school, the type of school that every child deserves.
Love. Every student at Carolina Achieve will be safe, seen, and celebrated. Safe physically and emotionally, surrounded by allies who teach them persistence, accountability, and determination. Seen as their authentic, distinctive, and whole selves, which they share confidently and unapologetically. Celebrated for the unique gifts that only they bring into the world. Full hearts lead to open minds, ready to learn.
And learn they will! The natural spark of curiosity glows brightly in every child, and our academic program will ignite their innate desire for achievement. Every child wants to learn, to be capable and proficient – that’s why they watch adults so closely! At Carolina Achieve, the foundational skills of communication and problem-solving are embedded and reinforced daily. Armed with these tools and the earned confidence that comes with know-how, our students will leap forward as they learn collaboration, resilience, adaptability, and the currency of the future – innovation.
As for the fun, nothing brings more joy than pursuing an individual passion and successfully working towards a goal. At Carolina Achieve, our entrepreneurial approach to education allows students to see real-world connections to what they are most interested in, and to discover new talents and pursuits that will change their perspective.
But changing perspectives is just the beginning. Carolina Achieve will change lives, creating a brighter future for our students, their families, and entire communities by preparing our graduates to lead us into a future of their own making, bold navigators of a better tomorrow for us all!
I invite you to learn more by exploring our website, attending one of our events, or contacting us directly: info@carolina-achieve.org.
I look forward to meeting you!
Trip Cogburn
Founding Head of School, Carolina Achieve
