A Small School Where Your Child Is Truly Known
A relationship-centered, multi-age learning environment in Charlotte designed for students who benefit from a more personal and flexible approach to education.
- Small, multi-age classrooms
- Individualized, choice-based learning
- A strong culture of belonging
- Real-world, meaningful experiences
We’re Growing — And Moving Into Our Next Chapter
We’ve found a new home that reflects who we are and where we’re going. Our partnership with Mosaic supports a more connected, flexible learning environment for our students.
How learning works at Bridges
Student interest becomes meaningful work.
At Bridges Academy, learning doesn’t begin with a script. It begins with curiosity — then we help shape that curiosity into something deeper. When students show genuine interest in an idea, we guide it into structured, real-world learning through research, planning, collaboration, and creation.
Student-driven
Learners bring real interests, questions, and ideas.
Teacher-guided
We help shape those interests into meaningful academic work.
Real-world learning
The result is thoughtful, hands-on projects with purpose.
A real example
From “Can we get a class pet?” to ecosystem design, research, and responsibility.
What began as student interest in having a class pet became a layered project in science, design, planning, and long-term care. Students gathered natural materials, consulted reptile experts, compared species, designed habitat prototypes, and are now moving into budgeting, sourcing final materials, and preparing for the care of a crested gecko.
Explore our approachReviews from our Families
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"Ollie has transformed so much since he's been with you. Your care and guidance and willingness to listen has been transformative! He's back to his old self - interested in things, silly and in a much smoother mental space. Thank you so, so, so much for all you do each day; you've been a game-changer."
Brooklyn M.
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"These words can't hold all of the love and respect I have for you - as a mother, a teacher, mentor, a friend - the list goes on. You. Show. Up. Just this alone sets you apart from so many. All that you've built, brick by brick - and the incredibly deep layers behind being the bridge that you stand for. It's truly a gift. "
Heather K.
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"Cheryl - we are so grateful for you and all you have done for our son! It's been such a positive change in him and around our house! Thanks for all you do!"
Nate M.
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"This year is the first year EVER my son said midway through summer “I’m excited to go back to school”. The reason is this phenomenal lady Cheryl Latta she has created a learning environment that my 11 year old is so motivated by. He ended last year above and beyond his grade, happy and enthusiastic about learning. The change in him in the last 12 months being taught by Cheryl Latta has been life changing in the most positive way."
Michelle M.
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"We truly appreciate the opportunity for Sterling to be part of a learning environment that allows her to be herself and to spread her wings with her peers and beyond. Each individual is precious and taken as such - what an absolutely unique learning situation in today's world!"
Kelly R.
Our Student’s Perspectives
“I feel like I’ve learned so much at your school. You are always so calm, kind, patient and empathetic. I loved our comic strip and debate projects. You’ve been so welcoming to me this year and I appreciate that so much.”
Olivia C.
“Your school taught me important things that I am sure I will remember for the rest of my life. You’ve inspired me to really stop judging people.”
Elizabeth C.
“YOU ARE MY FAVORITE TEACHER. DON’T TELL THE OTHER TEACHERS I SAID THAT.”
Mia K.
“When I first joined Bridges Academy I thought it was going to be a breeze changing everything I was previously taught. I was humbled very quickly, but you helped me through it regardless, you are always there for me and I appreciate it. ”
Charlotte K.
Last Year’s Highlights
