Educational Philosophy. Dayton Leadership Academies - Early Learning Academy uses four pillars of excellence to represent our commitment to the success of each child. The four pillars are: 1) hard work together, 2) high expectations, 3) year-round experience, and 4) customized student learning plans.
Educational Philosophy. White Pine’s philosophy is grounded in the belief that highly challenging content in a safe environment creates the setting for accelerated learning. We believe that students learn when:
a) students are taught to be life-long learners;
b) students construct meaning;
c) students see the connection between what they learn and the real world;
d) students are actively engaged in purposeful tasks;
e) activities are integrated and meaningful;
f) students are allowed differentiated learning opportunities;
g) students are encouraged to explore and master learning skills;
h) students work individually and as members of a group;
i) students are encouraged to apply their personal interest in classroom assignments;
j) students are expected and encouraged to learn;
k) students and faculty have time built into the schedule for consistent and continual collaboration on class assignments and educational program;
l) students dress to focus on the school objectives;
m) students are given assignments to seek understanding of others beliefs, opinions and cultures;
n) all students have advanced learning opportunities; and
o) students see themselves as part of the community and find ways to serve the community. To achieve these conditions, staff and faculty will succeed when:
a) Create a highly-personalized, open, and trusting learning environment for all students and their families;
b) Expect students to produce high quality work that is presented to the public;
c) Create a school culture where character counts, and exploration, reflection, and learning through failure is a part of the learning process;
d) Weave science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into every subject;
e) Integrate the study of English Language Arts and Social Studies into STEM subjects;
f) Engage students in inquiry-based, problem-solving, and project-based learning using compelling projects;
g) Incorporate fieldwork, local expertise and service learning;
h) Ensure that curriculum is rigorous and relevant through intensive STEM community involvement—Students shouldn’t be left asking, “When are we ever going to use this?”
i) Empower students to direct their own learning and create an environment where students learn together and from each other;
j) Help students understand how they learn best, by working in teams, and producing meaningful individual outcomes; and
k) Build a network of teachers, advisors, parents, business and community leaders, and mentors to inspire and support students to achieve...
Educational Philosophy. Mission Vision Educational philosophy
Educational Philosophy. Community School of Naples provides a non-sectarian, college preparatory education reflecting the highest standards of American independent schools. Essential elements of its educational program include a comprehensive curriculum, a gifted faculty, and a low student-faculty ratio. These elements ensure that each student obtains the kind of individualized education that only an independent, college preparatory school can provide. The school is dedicated to affording an opportunity for personal growth, and to fostering a climate of respect, both for academic excellence and for human dignity. We believe that education is a process of transferring to the student the responsibility for his or her education through self- discipline and intellectual curiosity. We believe in a full and enriched curriculum that not only emphasizes academic content and skills, but also recognizes the importance of music, the visual and performing arts, and physical education, including intramural and interscholastic competition. CSN curriculum is designed for students who combine academic ability, strong motivation, and the initiative to take responsibility for their education. Such students will succeed in the school’s vigorous college preparatory program by profiting from the small class sizes and the school’s careful merging of structure and freedom. CSN is fundamentally committed to maintaining a coeducational student body that is representative of the southwest Florida area. Consequently, the school is open to all qualified students regardless of race, color, or creed. Financial aid is available.
Educational Philosophy. The central focus of our educational program is college preparation. All children should be expected to achieve success in school and be prepared to achieve success in college. Our mission requires that we develop in all students the foundational skills, core content knowledge, critical-thinking ability, and personal characteristics necessary to succeed in demanding high schools on their way to college. We can only accomplish this through a highly structured and disciplined environment in which rigorous instruction drives every classroom and frequent assessments allow us to ensure every that student is receiving the ongoing academic support necessary for success. Our educational philosophy and program are built on four core values.
Educational Philosophy. The philosophical stance of PCLC is that students learn best when they are consistently challenged to develop and use their higher-order thinking skills (Xxxxxx 1997) through inquiry- based projects. We believe that a curriculum focused on mastery in all academic content areas but designed to challenge students to develop skills related to inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, reflection, collaboration, ethics, and work habits is needed if students are to become true, lifelong learners. Not only must students learn these skills, they must also learn to apply them at high levels if they are to be perceived as successful learners according to Common Core and Ohio Revised standards. At PCLC, we believe that the task of developing students’ higher- order thinking skills should be brought to the forefront of the curriculum and used as a guide for teachers in ensuring that students know how to apply the learned information and facts from content. PCLC also believes that academic excellence alone is insufficient for a successful life. We know that children bring many personal issues to school and that it is difficult for them to achieve academically if they are dealing with fear, anxiety, anger, isolation, and rejection. Therefore, PCLC promotes a supportive, inclusive school culture. PCLC will build this inclusive culture by consistently providing students with and without disabilities the opportunity, through character education and inclusive classrooms, to develop the social awareness, self-control, and problem- solving techniques needed to become thinkers who articulate their feelings and opinions in positive ways. We believe that the direct involvement of families and kin in school decision making lowers their distrust of educators and thus increases their involvement in and support of the school and its educational goals. Our belief is that the focus should not be on what schools can do for families, but on how to form genuine school/family partnerships (Xxxxx 1999). This philosophy is based on making a shift from focusing on involving parents only to a focus on involving whole families and the community in the education of children (Xxxxx 1999). We believe that in order to prompt kinship and community involvement in the academic and social development of students, schools have to begin to transform themselves into community learning centers with an array of services designed to assist students, their families, and the community. It is the stance of ...
Educational Philosophy. United Preparatory Academy–East (UPAE) has remained focused on our four core values outlined in the charter contract.
Educational Philosophy. The school program goals include focusing on the needs of students for academic and life success realized through high school and eventual college graduation. The school program goals are realized through providing a safe and structured environment where UPAE is able to support students to achieve academically and develop strong character values in order to meet students’ own personal goals. In addition, the school program goals focus on accountability, standards- based curriculum, and high expectations with measurable goals. UPAE strives for strong academic outcomes for all students. UPAE has specific core values on how learning best occurs and how to meet the rigorous standards XXXX holds for the school and the school students. Specifically: • UPAE holds high academic and behavioral expectations for every student. • UPAE engages and grows competent and experienced school leadership and staff. • UPAE offers a rigorous academic program with intentional student supports and a comprehensive character-education program. • UPAE provides clear standards, research-proven curriculum, and frequent assessments. • UPAE is a mission-driven school community.
Educational Philosophy. Program of Instruction
Educational Philosophy. Sciotoville Community School (SCS) operates under the beliefs that our students are in charge of their futures and we can choose to do our best every single day. A high population of our students have experienced some kind of trauma in their lives which, if left unaddressed, can impact their day-to-day decisions. This understanding guides our mission, vision, educational philosophy, and daily purpose. Our school population is identified as 100 percent economically disadvantaged. A generational poverty culture typically operates under a fixed mindset, which—according to research—demonstrates the belief toward education that individuals are either good at learning or are not, that learning and getting smarter are things you cannot control. Guiding our student population to understand that their day-to-day choices, education, and future are in their control is a top priority, and it is this construct that guides our decision-making.
