Charter
School of Morgan Hill is committed to:
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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