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Explore Knowledge Academy of Public Speaking

Families

This page is designed to make it easy for families to stay informed, connected, and supported. Here you’ll find quick access to essential school links, helpful resources, and the tools you need to stay engaged in your student’s learning experience.

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School Hours

 

Grade Level Start Time Dismissal Time
Elementary (K-5) 7:55 AM 3:10 PM
Secondary (6-12) 7:55 AM 3:40 PM

 

  School Schedule 

        Instructional Days: Tuesday – Friday

        Each school day is equivalent to 1.3 instructional days

        Note: There is no school on Mondays, as the instructional hours are adjusted to meet state requirements within the four-day school week.

Quick Info

General Information
  • All students attend 1.3 days of school Tuesday through Friday in order to meet the minimum number of minutes required by state law.
  • Parents must provide their own transportation to and from school.
  • EKAPS does not have a foods program to offer free or reduced lunch. Families may purchase hot lunch through an outside vendor, Better Lunch (https://www.mybetterlunch.com/). Students may bring lunch from home as well. There are also vending machines with snacks and drinks for students in grades 1 – 12. 
  • EKAPS provides after-school care through our Explore More program. For details, please click here.
The Academy Community
  • EKAPS Serves students in grades Kindergarten to year 12, including Special Education services.
  • Many families have students in both the elementary and the secondary programs.
A Four Day School Week
  • Students attend school Tuesday through Friday, with each day counting for 1 1/3 days.
  • Elementary Hours: Grades K-5: 7:55 AM to 3:10 PM; Elementary drop-off begins at 7:25 am. Students must be picked up by 3:20 PM
  • Secondary Hours: Grades 6-12: 7:55 AM to 3:40 PM.
  • Students use Mondays for research, working on projects, visiting places of interest in the community (art galleries & the cultural District), participating in leadership, service learning, community service & extra-curricular activities.
  • Staff members use Mondays for collaborative planning and professional development activities.
Millennium Scholarships
  • Students who meet the eligibility requirements for the millennium scholarship are eligible through Explore Knowledge Academy Of Public Speaking.
  • Our school counselor will also be working with students to ensure they are aware of other scholarship opportunities.
Tuition
  • Charter schools are publicly funded, so there is no tuition.
  • Fees may be collected for technology support, planners, field trips, and special activities.
  • Volunteer and fundraising opportunities are available for our families throughout the school year.
Public Charter Schools Are
  • Public schools that utilize a range of innovative strategies & programs to drive instruction & learning.
  • Exempt from some regulations in exchange for greater accountability.
  • As an SPCSA-sponsored charter school, EKAPS is funded through the state’s public charter school funding system.

Student Supply List

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Smith’s Inspiring Donations

This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day.

Bell Schedule

This is the current 2025-2026 Bell Schedule.

Better Lunch

Better Lunch is committed to serving quality meals made with fresh ingredients. 

Target REDcard Fundraiser

Help us raise money for our school!

Student Attendance Calendar

This is the Student Attendance Calendar for 2026/27 school year.