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Now accepting applications for the 23-24 school year. Enrollment Lottery begins January 13.

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personalized learning public schools where students direct their own lives and learning

kairos (Anc. Greek): "the spirit of opportunity"

At Kairos, we believe now is the opportune moment to rethink public education. That's why we replace lectures with engaging projects and dictatorial "behavior managers" with 1-1 executive functioning coaches who help students learn how to manage their own schedule and work habits. Kairos students practice navigating real-world choices (such as when, where, how, and with whom to work) within a safe, supportive school environment. Kairos develops students not just into freethinkers, ready to thrive in a modern economy, but self-governing citizens, ready to lead both themselves and their communities.

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Forbes 30 Under 30 award for innovation at Kairos Academies (charter public schools in St. Louis).

Recognized for Innovation

Kairos' approach to student choice and self-direction was highlighted by Forbes as one of the country's most innovative educational models to prepare kids for the 21st century.

Charter School Growth Fund award and recognition for Kairos Academies' outstanding student performance.

Recognized for Academics

Kairos students learn 2-3x more each year than the average student. Charter School Growth Fund, which grows the nation's best public charter schools, is supporting Kairos' unique personalized learning model.

Diverse Charter School Coalition award for Kairos Academies being diverse by design and intentionally integrated in St. Louis.

Recognized for Diversity

Kairos is intentionally integrating St. Louis through restorative justice, teaching children how to work and play across lines of difference. We are honored to have been named by the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition as one of the only diverse-by-design schools in the St. Louis area.

Missouri students can enroll in a virtual school called MOCAP.

Middle School Hours

8:20am - 4:00pm
Early release every Wednesday at 2:33pm

High School Hours

8:35am - 4:15pm
Early release every Wednesday at 2:48pm