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The Meliora School

Gwinnett County · grades: 6-12 · opens: Fall 2026 · approved Jul 30, 2025

First 6-12 charter in Gwinnett County and the first charter in the nation to join the Khan Schools Network. Mastery-based, project-based model in entrepreneurship and computer science, with a founder who has a deep turnaround background.

Opens
Fall 2026
Grades
6-12
Enrollment
At least 106, not to exceed 625
Charter term
July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031

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Timely, specific reasons to reach out today — newest first, each linked to its source.
Awarded a federal CSP startup subgrantDec 10, 2025
Part of $9.3M across five schools. Funds furniture, curriculum, and training over 36 months.
Founder Dr. Christine Keck namedJul 30, 2025
Your starting point. Work your network toward her now. She came from The Forest School as Founder-in-Residence.

Who to contact

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Dr. Christine Keck Founder & Founding Leader
Teach For America alum (Mississippi Delta). Graduate of Vanderbilt, Columbia, and the University of Rochester. Achieved 100% teacher retention at Harbins Prep; coached leaders at Columbia; researches AI in education. Was Math Specialist and Founder-in-Residence at The Forest School.
As a neurodivergent leader and lifelong educator, this journey has been deeply personal, and a testament to what's possible when we always pursue better, together.
Polly Flinch, Esq. Board Member
Attorney; graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Central University School of Law; background spanning law, psychology, and marketing.

Where to learn more

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The facts

Everything the public documents state — every line links to its source.
ApprovedJuly 30, 2025Voted to approve charter petitions at its July 30, 2025 board meeting.
Charter termJuly 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031Term beginning on July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2031.
Grades6-12The Charter School shall serve grades 6-12.
EnrollmentAt least 106, not to exceed 625At least 106 students but shall not exceed 625 students at any point during the charter term.
CountyGwinnett (first 6-12 charter in the county)The first 6th-12th grade charter school in Gwinnett County.
ModelMastery-based, project-based; entrepreneurship + computer scienceA mastery-based, project-based learning model focused on entrepreneurship and computer science.
NetworkFirst charter in the nation to join the Khan Schools NetworkThe very first charter school in the nation to join the Khan Schools Network.
IncubatorGCSA Charter IncubatorParticipated in the Georgia Charter Schools Association's Charter Incubator program.
Websitethemelioraschool.orgSchool's official site.
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