Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools provides academic classes to students in kindergarten through grade 12. The district s schools offer various educational programs in reading, music, language arts, math, English, science, social studies, physical education, computer technology, foreign language and special education. The schools offer a range of athletic activities, including basketball, baseball, football, golf, soccer, volleyball and cross country. The district s high schools have counseling departments that help students to plan their schedules based on career plans, gain admission to institutions of higher education and monitor class progress. Located in Charlotte, N.C., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools operates through technology and transportation departments.