Wissahickon Charter School

Mission Statement

The mission of Wissahickon Charter School is to provide a community of learning with an environmental focus that stimulates and builds the child's intellectual, social, and character development. It will accomplish this through the following: A curriculum from which children learn about the interconnectedness of the physical and human environments; Service learning centered around environmental themes; Parents, students, teachers, and administrators as allies in the community of learning; Educational efforts to bring about awareness of conflict resolution strategies within the school and community; A diverse student body and staff; Student empowerment and ownership of learning through learner-directed projects and recognition of diverse learning styles; Smaller class sizes; and A physical space harmonious with the natural environment.