HEAD. HEART. HANDS.

As North Carolina’s first and only school guided by the principles of Public Waldorf education, we are dedicated to the optimal development of the intellect, social-emotional wellbeing, and physical capabilities of every student.

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School Hours

M-F: 9am - 3:15pm

Location

2600 Sumner Blvd

Raleigh, NC 27616

Quick Info

Curriculum

Our school marries the core principles of Public Waldorf Education and NC state standards. This hybridization guides our mission and centers our daily practice of teaching and learning. Learn more

24-25 Calendar

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Future Location

3400 Sungate Blvd
Raleigh, NC 

2025-2026 School Year

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Principal Notes: Sept 18

Good Evening ROCS Families  As I mentioned yesterday, the current carpool design needs to be adjusted to...

Principal Notes: Sept 8

Dear ROCs Families, As members of an office park community, we are subject to guidance provided by the...

Principal Notes: August 21

Dear ROCS Families, We are busy, busy, busy getting ready for the ‘24–’25 school year! Some exciting events...

Parent Circle ~ December Meeting

Reminder! PC Tuesday night @ Compass Rose!

Board Meeting Notice

The ROCS Board of Directors will meet Monday November 18 at 7pm and immediately go into closed session for...

Parent Circle ~ November Meeting

Greetings ROCStar Families, Please join us for our monthly meeting, this Tuesday, November 12th, at 6:30pm...

Head. Heart. Hands. 

Raleigh Oak Charter School is North Carolina’s first and only charter school guided by the principles of Public Waldorf education. The school provides tuition-free education to all North Carolina students and is dedicated to the optimal development of the intellect (head), social-emotional well being (heart), and physical capabilities (hands) of every student.

Our Mission

Raleigh Oak Charter School is a community-initiated, environmentally conscious school guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education. Raleigh Oak Charter School nurtures the whole child through an integrated curriculum that cultivates each individual’s innate creative, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social capacities.

Calendar

December 4, 2024
  • Sungate Stakeholders (new building) Committee Meeting

    December 4, 2024

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December 10, 2024
  • Parent Circle Meeting

    December 10, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr #101, Raleigh, NC 27615, USA

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  • Meet the Board

    December 10, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr #101, Raleigh, NC 27615, USA

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December 18, 2024
  • Sungate Stakeholders (new building) Committee Meeting

    December 18, 2024

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December 31, 2024
  • ROCS Board Monthly Meeting

    December 31, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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January 1, 2025
  • Sungate Stakeholders (new building) Committee Meeting

    January 1, 2025

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What’s Special About ROCS?

Raleigh Oak Charter School teachers share their thoughts about the learning environment and special qualities that separate ROCS from other school options.

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Testimonials

What Parents are Saying

We started at ROCS halfway through their first year and were enchanted with the classrooms, the teachers and the learning focus. Our son thrived in such a positive hands on learning environment and has always enjoyed the outdoor free play. He’s now in 2nd grade and his brother has joined the K class. This year has been consistently inconsistent, but the teachers have handled each turn with grace and kindness and we are so thankful for their caring and positivity.  – J. Crissman

It’s hard for me to be brief in talking about what I love about our school. I feel gratitude each day that I can send my child to a school where childhood is viewed as a precious and magical time. Academic lessons are reinforced with art, music and movement, which both deepens my child’s understanding of a topic and adds joy to the process of learning. I think my daughter probably would have been “okay” at any school, but at ROCS she is so much more than just “okay.” She is always excited for school and doesn’t associate it with pressure or anxiety. Her love for learning will serve her well for the rest of her education and life.
S. Leehr

We’ve been at ROCS since the beginning and my daughter has absolutely loved it. All her teachers have been most caring and hard working. I love the small community feel, and we both loved volunteering in the beginning (before I started working full-time). My daughter has made so many friends and loves all that she learns. We love all the specials and we love all outdoor time. My daughter couldn’t be more excited about going back full time and seeing more friends. – M. Simpson

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Get In Touch

Location: 2600 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616

Telephone: (919) 322-2615

Fax: (919) 322-2634

Email: info@raleighoakcharter.org

School Hours: M-F: 9am - 3:15pm