The+Wakisha+Way

=The Wakisha Way = 

Statement of Philosophy
The teachers and administrators of Wakisha Charter School are pledged to the following goals of education: 
 * We are committed to the education of all children in our schools.
 * We are committed to the belief that education is the process whereby society utilizes its knowledge of learning to develop each individual to the highest degree possible in a democratic society.
 * We are committed to providing the opportunity for each child to have a solid academic program and an awareness of vocational skills needed in life.
 * We are committed to a variety of teaching methods and instruction with the knowledge that individual differences exist and must be met. We believe that students should be encouraged, challenged and motivated by each day's activities.
 * We are committed to the belief that every child should be encouraged and stimulated to be perceptive, to develop critical thinking skills, and to make logical decisions based on fact.
 * We are committed to the task of developing in each child an awareness of our country's past and our culture. This task includes developing a sense of citizenship as students become aware of their role in the community, state, nation and world.
 * We are committed to a program that stresses the basic tools of learning and communication.
 * We are committed to the development of self-discipline, responsibility for one's own actions, the importance of health and safety, and the ability to handle interpersonal relationships.

Beliefs

 * Every individual has inherent worth.
 * Learners actively construct their own knowledge.
 * Learners come to task with prior knowledge, beliefs and strategies that influence their understanding of and approach to subsequent events and activities.
 * Learning is supported by social interaction among students and among adults.
 * Culture influences learning by making certain knowledge, beliefs and practices more salient or readily understood than others.
 * Education should reflect authenticity, academic rigor, applied learning, active exploration and opportunities for improving teacher /student relationships and assessments.
 * High standards imply an expectation for educators as well as learners.
 * School must be a safe and inviting environment conducive to learning.



We expect that Wakisha Charter School students will:

 * Respect self, others property and the environment.
 * Set and strive to meet high standards of performance.
 * Be effective communicators, problem-solvers and decision-makers.
 * Use cooperative and independent learning strategies.
 * Have developed a knowledge base which empowers them to become effective citizens.

Wakisha Charter School Creed

 * 1) All students can learn
 * 2) Knowledge of self is the key to success.
 * 3) Innovation is our business.
 * 4) Self-control is a form of self-love.
 * 5) Hard work is a mark of good character.
 * 6) Actual success is measured by honesty and passion.