| Through
strong family involvement, community interaction and project-based
learning, the Charter School of Morgan Hill will develop lifelong
learners prepared to be innovative participants in the global community. |
The School is committed
to:
- Developing K-8
students who are self-motivated, self-disciplined and socially responsible
- Partnering staff,
students, parents and community to create a unique, challenging and
individualized learning environment with high academic standards and
expectations
- Applying academic
learning to real-life activities through project-oriented programs
- Providing advanced
opportunities in science, technology, languages and the arts
- Building programs
that foster thinking which is original, critical, collaborative and
reflective
- Respecting diversity
and whole child development - cognitive, emotional, social and physical
This mission statement
reflects the vision developed by the original Charter
School Launch Team. This vision identified three elements critical to
developing educated children who are well prepared for the 21st century:
strong academics, community interaction, and family involvement. The
result will be an academically demanding, community-connected elementary
and middle School program with strong family involvement. To implement
this vision requires eight components that address one or more of these
key elements:
- Standards
– Children excel when standards are high and when academic achievement
is valued. All students will be expected to perform at their highest
level and to excel in the content areas outlined in the state curriculum
standards.
- Family Participation
– Children understand the importance of learning when they experience
their family investing time in supporting that effort. Families will
contribute in a variety of significant ways to support both their
own children’s efforts to excel and to enhance the learning experiences
of all students at the School.
- Project-based
Learning – Knowledge is best retained when it is used.
Students will develop and acquire new skills by participating
in interactive projects, hands-on learning activities and field trips
into the community. Project oriented programs allow students to learn
and apply academics to real-life activities so that knowledge is meaningful,
long lasting and effective.
- Technology
– In today’s society, technology plays a significant role in everyday
life and global affairs. Every student will have ready access to technology
and will learn to use it for research, analysis, communication, organization
and self-expression.
- Formal Enrichment
Activities -- All students will benefit from regular exposure
to a variety of programs such as foreign language, life skills, physical
education, music and other fine arts.
- Community
Connection – Public schools must produce knowledgeable and involved
citizens. Students will learn to understand their connection to the
community and their responsibilities as members. The curriculum will
incorporate community service projects and community-based, hands-on
activities.
- Diversity
– Citizens of the 21st century need a concrete understanding
of the diversity of language and culture in both their immediate community
and the world.
- Personalization
– At Charter School of Morgan Hill each student will be well known
and valued as an individual with his/her specific needs taken into
consideration.
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