Southwest Academy Charter School
A tuition-free public charter school, serving South OKC and Moore with full day PreK-2nd grade.
Southwest Academy Charter School (SWACS) aims to redefine education by providing a rigorous, integrated curriculum that blends core humanities with hands-on scientific inquiry. Our model sets high expectations for academics and character, fostering a lifelong love of learning within a supportive environment designed to ignite intellectual curiosity and cultivate the unique potential of every child. SWACS will open in August 2027, initially serving PreK-2nd grade and adding one grade level each year thereafter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a charter school? Is it free? How is it different from a traditional public school?
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A charter school is a free public school. There is no tuition, and any child can apply. Charter schools get more freedom than traditional public schools to choose their own curriculum and teaching methods. Southwest Academy Charter School (SWACS) is a tuition-free charter school in Moore, Oklahoma.
Is this a full-day Pre-K program?
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Yes. SWACS offers full-day Pre-K in Moore, a strong start in early childhood education for families in Moore, South OKC and the surrounding region.
What grades does Southwest Academy Charter School serve?
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SWACS currently serves Pre-K through 2nd grade, and it plans to add one grade level each year after that.
How do I enroll my child?
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Complete the application form or contact us with enrollment questions. Our enrollment window will be announced soon. If more families apply than we have seats to accommodate, we hold a lottery so every student has an equal chance. Families not offered a seat can join the school waitlist.
Yes. Charter schools are public schools of choice, so families don't have to live in a certain district. Students from all nearby communities are welcome to apply to this school.
SWACS keeps class sizes small so teachers can give each child individual attention in a personalized elementary education.
Thematic learning connects reading, math, science, history, and art through one big topic, like animals or the seasons. Young children see how ideas fit together and remember more through hands-on, project-based learning.
Can my child attend a charter school outside our school district?
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What are class sizes like at Southwest Academy Charter?
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What is thematic learning in elementary school?
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It can be. SWACS is a free public school alternative with a small, classical-inspired, personalized feel, similar to a microschool or homeschool setting. Families looking for homeschool alternatives or private school quality without tuition may find it a good fit at Southwest Academy Charter.