About Frederick Classical Charter School

Tuition Free FCPS Public School

The long-term vision for the Frederick Classical Charter School is to be nationally recognized as a replicable model for providing a traditional, rigorous liberal arts education using well-researched instructional approaches.

General Information

Frederick Classical Charter School (FCCS) welcomes elementary and middle school students from Frederick County, Maryland to our public charter school. Please browse this website for information about classical education and how our Maryland charter school is unique. Our curriculum is very different from other local schools and follows classical education methods and a research-based approach to educate children of all abilities. Our small school size allows for a close-knit school community. If you are looking for a public school that provides something special, please consider FCCS.

FCCS enrolls students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. There are currently 40 students per grade, with two classrooms per grade. Beginning in Fall 2017, FCCS will phase-in a small increase in class size to 42 students per grade in grades 1-8.

Information Nights

Throughout the school year, FCCS holds meetings for potential students and parents to introduce them to the classical model of instruction and explain the enrollment process. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria.
Information Nights for the 2016-17 Academic Year:
· September 20
· October 18
· November 15
· January 17
· February 23
Please note, weather related cancellations will not be rescheduled.
If you are unable to make one of these events, the Admissions Committee is happy to answer your questions by email: admissions@frederickclassicalcharterschool.org.

Who can enroll?

Children applying for enrollment in the school must be residents of Frederick County, Maryland by July 1st preceding the start of the school year and must follow FCPS registration eligibility guidelines. New residents or others who wish to be added to the waitlist during the school year will need to provide proof of residency once the child is admitted.

How Do I Enroll My Child?

Admission to the Frederick Classical Charter School is determined by lottery held in the Spring and a waitlist managed year-round. There is no opportunity to enroll in the school outside of the lottery process.

Student academic performance information is available here.