Parents demand clarity on Charlotte Catholic's accreditation

More than 900 have signed a petition for dual accreditation and better communication from school administrators

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Parents protest accreditation change at Charlotte Catholic High School; more than 900 sign online petition

Some parents at Charlotte Catholic High School are asking for more transparency from administrators. (Photo from Google Street View)

Charlotte Catholic High School’s recent switch to a new Catholic-based accreditation program is angering parents who are calling for more transparency from the school and worrying the new accreditation doesn’t have the same college-prep focus and national recognition to help their kids to be competitive for college.

As of Friday morning, more than 900 people had signed a change.org petition titled Transparency and Accountability from CCHS Administration that called for a second accreditation and better communication. It also addressed a number of other issues parents have with the school, including the recent departures of school staff and the future of the school’s ancient world history curriculum.