Imagine Charter School at Broward

Founded in 2004 by Dennis and Eileen Bakke Imagine Schools is a full-service operator of public charter schools. Like all charter schools Imagine charter schools are publicly funded while privately operated.

Imagine Schools operates 73 schools in 12 states and the District of Columbia. As a full-service charter school operator Imagine is basically a multi-state school district educating approximately 40000 students (about the same size as the Newark public school system while larger than Cincinnati Minneapolis or Buffalo).

While charter schools have flexibility in choosing curriculum and developing innovative teaching practices Imagine charter schools must test students and report results just like the government-operated public schools as required by federal and state laws. Sharing the same vision local governing boards partner with Imagine Schools because of the expertise quality and programmatic variety.

As a member of the Imagine Schools family schools share a common culture based on shared values and the Measures of Excellence. These elements are central to our approach in educating the whole child. While each school is uniquely tailored both in curriculum and structure the integration of character development and academics sets Imagine campuses apart from other public schools.

We use five Measures of Excellence to evaluate the effectiveness of each Imagine charter school. The measures are parent choice academic achievement character development shared values and economic sustainability. We annually report the grades in each Measure for all campuses. Our sixth measure school development is used to gauge the overall growth of Imagine Schools.

Our work is guided by three shared values: integrity justice and fun. We apply Joy at Work a unique organizational structure that puts teachers and school leaders squarely in charge of the decisions affecting the schools and students we serve.

We are excited to partner with parents communities and boards to deliver high quality education that prepares students for life-long success.

The Imagine Schools System
Imagine Schools currently operates through two affiliated organizations: Imagine Schools Inc. and Imagine Schools Non-Profit Inc. Both Imagine Schools Inc. and Imagine Schools Non-Profit Inc. serve the exclusive purpose of educating children in grades PreK-12. In furtherance of this purpose Schoolhouse Finance LLC a subsidiary of Imagine Schools Inc. provides long-term real estate financing for school buildings that are home to public charter schools operated by Imagine Schools Inc. and Imagine Schools Non-Profit Inc.
Additional Services: Full Day Half Day Food Served

Child Ages:

4 years - 14 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Florida Department of Children and Families

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday_Friday 8:45 AM - 2:45 PM