Soaring Together

Build confidence for lifelong learning.

2025-2026 Open Enrollment
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Elementary

Grades K-5

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Middle School

Grades 6-8

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High School

Grades 9-12

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Engage. Experience. Achieve.

Shining Rock Classical Academy is Haywood County’s only free public charter school. We offer a small, community-school environment and a rigorous college-preparatory education to students in grades K–12. The school embraces a knowledge-centric curriculum, evidence-based instructional practices, and experiential field work as the heart of its teaching and learning experience. We invite you to tour our school and find out why Falcons soar.

Integrity * Responsibility * Respect * Wisdom * Compassion * Leadership
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Meet the Teachers

Our amazing staff is dedicated to helping your child thrive. View All

Sarah Carlson

Sarah Carlson

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Tom Gilfoy

Tom Gilfoy

6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher, Boys Basketball Coach

Courtney Stephens

Courtney Stephens

School Secretary

Caitlyn Papke

Caitlyn Papke

3rd Grade Teacher

Kirby Phillips

Kirby Phillips

Art Teacher

Carol Constance

Carol Constance

EC Teacher Assistant

Ashley Hill

Ashley Hill

5th Grade Math

Joshua Morgan

Joshua Morgan

Head of School

Julie Rogers

Julie Rogers

3rd Grade Teacher

Brenda Harbin

Brenda Harbin

High School Social Studies & PE Teacher

It's a Great Day to Be A Falcon

“The commitment and passion of the teachers and faculty at SRCA are second to none. Our children have thrived both academically and personally by developing into more disciplined students and compassionate teenagers.  As parents, joining the SRCA family was the best decision we’ve made for our children.”
– Ashley and Bruce Shapiro, Parents
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Next Up at Shining Rock

May
17

SRCA Graduation

10:00 am
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SRCA Graduation

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May 17, 2025
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10:00 am
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where
Shackford Hall Lake Junaluska
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SRCA Board Meeting

When
May 28, 2025
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6:30 pm
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2150 Russ Ave

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28

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