Founded in 2000, CVS Highlander Charter School is an independent charter school that enrolls more than 170 students in kindergarten through grade eight. Its syllabus includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, language arts and music. The school works in collaboration with the Dunn Institute for Learning Differences, which is a nonprofit organization. It also organizes a range of athletic activities that includes basketball, swimming, and track and field. The school operates boy and girl clubs, as well as organizes a range of activities, such as field trips and community involvement events. In addition, it conducts student-parent-teacher learning plan meetings and offers out-of-school homework assistance services. CVS Highlander Charter School is located in Providence, R.I.