New School Venture Fund Project Timeline

Analysis of Initial Data
Collection and Analysis of Data that supports the necessity of The Rock Academy as an Opportunity Public Charter.

Distribute and Collect Community Surveys
The Rock Academy will distribute and gather Community Surveys to capture the voices of local residents and their families.

Establish & Implemented Focus Groups
The Rock will host Focus Groups to explore the demand for new schools in greater depth.

Letter of Intent to Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education
Letter of Intent to Submit a Charter Application to the Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education.

The Rock Academy Application Submission
Submission of The Rock Academy Charter Application

Charter Approval Deadline
Charter Authorization Period: Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education Votes on the Approval of New Charters

Projected School Opening
Launch The Rock's Opportunity Charter "A FREE Public High School"