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Intimate class sizes and low student-teacher ratios are at the heart of joyful learning here at Palisades Episcopal School. Ours is a unique learning environment that fosters curiosity and creativity in your child. At PES, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We celebrate individual strengths and talents to help students find a lifelong love of learning and a path that amplifies their unique gifts.
PES is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Cognia (formerly AdvancED). In addition, PES is a proud member of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
Our Junior Kindergarten explorers took learning outside last week with a visit to the McDowell Nature Center.
As part of their unit on animals and their habitats, students participated in the “Slimy and Scaly” program, where they discovered the differences between reptiles and amphibians—and even met a few scaly (and adorable) friends from our own backyard, like a corn snake and a toad.
They wrapped up the day with a walk through the preserve, putting classroom learning into real-world context. It was a hands-on and hearts-full day of learning for our youngest Gryphons.
PES 7th graders spent a wonderful day in Uptown Charlotte last month as they explored the art, history, and culture of the Harlem Renaissance.
At the Mint Museum, they studied the work of African American artists—including local legend Romare Bearden, whose bold, expressive pieces are now inspiring their own collage creations in art class.
A highlight of the day came when two PES students lit up after spotting their uncle’s painting on display - a moment that revealed how art can unexpectedly bridge classroom learning with personal connection.
After the museum, 7th graders enjoyed lunch at Mellow Mushroom and soaked in the sunshine at Romare Bearden Park. It was a day full of learning, laughter, and moments that brought the stories of the Harlem Renaissance to life.
Meet Ms. Jocelyn King, third grade teacher at PES. This is her second year at PES and her sixth year teaching.
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Outside of the classroom, Ms. King spends much of her time on the water or in the mountains—kayaking on Lake Wylie, snowboarding out west, and hiking across North Carolina. She also loves traveling to weddings and football games (she’s a dedicated Kentucky Wildcats fan), reading with her book club, and is currently planning a wedding of her own!
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One of her favorite classroom traditions is Super Bowl Day, when students use their love of football to dig into reading and math in creative, hands-on ways.
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Ms. King brings energy, curiosity, and a love for learning to everything she does—both inside and outside the classroom.
