Jackson Day School

Mountain Island Day School (MIDS) is a private, independent school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to serving students who learn differently. Founded on the principle that every student has unique intellectual strengths, the school specializes in supporting children who struggle with traditional classroom environments due to learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and other executive function challenges. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, MIDS provides a highly individualized educational experience that allows faculty to tailor instruction to each student’s specific needs and learning pace.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be multi-sensory and structured, focusing not only on academic mastery but also on building student self-advocacy and confidence. Beyond the classroom, Mountain Island Day emphasizes the development of the "whole child," incorporating social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities to ensure students feel supported in a nurturing, inclusive community. By focusing on identifying and leveraging a student's individual talents rather than strictly highlighting their academic hurdles, MIDS aims to prepare its students for success in future academic settings and long-term professional life.