FAQ
What is a charter school?
A charter school is a public school, administered independently from the public school district. Like public schools, a charter school receives state funding to operate, must articulate standards, and show continual growth on standardized testing. However, the curricular emphasis and school governance are specified in the school’s charter, which also serves as the school’s contract with the state.
What is the plan for parent participation in the school?
As a community school, the active participation of parents both within and outside of the classroom is essential in supporting the school’s educational program. Parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer a manageable amount of hours per year.
What is “Whole Child Education”?
Whole child education focuses on educating children intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Lessons and activities blend cognitive, auditory and kinesthetic approaches to address the students’ various dominant learning styles. We will place a high priority on our students “learning how to learn”. Storytelling, language arts, arithmetic, the sciences, singing, art, music, drama and movement will be integrated to provide the students with opportunities to receive information through many modes of learning.
What are Multiple Intelligences?
Howard Gardner, a Harvard professor, put forth the idea that there are many types of intelligence and our educational system is catering to only one or two. By teaching in a way that appeals
to a variety of different learning styles children can process information holistically
and more effectively.
