Charlotte East Language Academy
School Improvement Plan
School improvement planning provides a mechanism for identifying needs and establishing a common approach to meeting those needs at the school level. Visit the district website to learn more about CMS School Improvement Plans.
Indistar and NCStar
NCStar is a web-based tool that guides a district or School Improvement Team in charting its improvement and managing the continuous improvement process. Visit the district website to learn more.
Access allows stakeholders to review the School Improvement Plan, Team Members (with election dates), Agendas, and Meeting Minutes.
According to state guildelines CELA has been designated as a Low Performing School due to receiving a NC Report Card grade of D and Meeting Growth requirements. Please provide any feedback on the School Improvement Plan using these links:
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM
Members of the School Improvement Team (SIT) are directly involved in the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan, and as appropriate, some of the day-to-day operations of the school.
- Facilitates the development of the School Improvement Plan.
- Uses data as the driving force to create programmatic instructional change.
- Monitors, assesses, and amends the School Improvement Plan, as needed.
- Advances policies and procedures that enhance achievement and meet educational, safety and parent involvement goals.
- Facilitates communication within the Professional Learning Community.
- Builds the capacity of the school to address parent and staff concerns.
The School Improvement Team will meet on the following dates:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Thursday, May 20, 2027
Thursday, June 10, 2027
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MEMBERS
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicole Wong | K–2 Representative |
| Lara Vargas | Parent Representative |
| Kenneth Blaker | 3–5 Representative |
| Katherine Escrojin | MS Representative |
| Josh Wheeler | Parent Representative |
| Winston Forbes | Specials Representative |
| Ginny McManus | Parent Representative |
| Rachel Longbrook | Parent Representative |
| Katie Ricks-Anthony | Support Staff Representative |
| Lara Vargas | Parent/PTA Representative |
| Sarah Lang | Principal |
| Jarvis Lamb | Assistant Principal |
Parent Notification Letters
Indistar Login
Username: GuestS18978
Password: GuestS18978
Meeting Access
Meeting access via Google Meets