Our Approach
At The School of Curious Minds (SOCM), learning is purposeful, personal, and grounded in curiosity. We believe that students thrive when they are invited to explore, create, and question, rather than just absorb information. Our educational model is built around meaningful, hands-on experiences that make learning relevant to the world in which students live.
Central to our design is the 4x4 model, which structures the day into two equally powerful learning blocks. Students engage in four hours of core instruction, aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence, focusing on literacy, math, science, and social studies. The remaining four hours are dedicated to purpose-driven learning, where students participate in project-based work, fellowships with community partners, and electives that support creative expression and real-world application.
Through this approach, students don’t just learn about the world—they interact with it. Inquiry-based learning empowers them to ask big questions and pursue deep investigations. By connecting rigorous academics with real-life purpose, we cultivate confident learners who are prepared not only to meet standards but to shape the future with empathy, insight, and imagination.
Who We Serve
We see your child. Their talents. Their questions. Their potential.
The School of Curious Minds is a proposed free public charter K–8 school, intentionally designed to empower students in grades 4 through 8. We serve families in Henry, Clayton, and Rockdale Counties who are seeking a unique educational experience—one that nurtures not only academic success but also personal growth, identity, and purpose.
At SOCM, we believe every student deserves to be known, heard, and challenged in ways that honor who they are and who they are becoming. We are building a space where students don’t have to fit into a system. Instead, we’ve designed a model that fits them.
Why Choose Us?
Because outdated models of education are no longer enough.
The School of Curious Minds offers a fresh, thoughtful alternative, one built on inquiry, connection, and purpose. With literacy and math proficiency far too low across our region, we cannot afford to keep repeating what has already failed too many students.
We’ve spent time listening to families, learning from educators, and collaborating with community members to design a school that reflects the brilliance and potential already present in our neighborhoods. Our model prioritizes relevance, joy, and agency.
If you’re looking for a school that honors your child’s individuality and prepares them to lead, create, and thrive, The School of Curious Minds is the place where it all begins.
Here, curiosity becomes your child’s greatest superpower.