Rising Tide Charter Public School is an inclusive college preparatory public school serving grades 5-12, with high expectations for all students. Founded in 1998, the school provides a strong academic program rooted in the history of Plymouth, MA. Enrollment is open to all students regardless of academic achievement, special education needs, or proficiency in the English language. Rising Tide has developed a reputation as a school that holds high expectations for all students, where the teaching and learning environment helps students develop foundational skills and critical thinking. A small school with a structure of supportive relationships, Rising Tide is able to provide an environment that is physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. In such a setting, students can develop a love of learning and high achievement, take creative and intellectual risks, build increasing personal and academic responsibility, and develop an understanding of themselves and others.