Parents that are looking for an alternative to the services provided by their neighborhood school can find in a chartered school program. Motivation usually involves their perception that their child is at risk, either by "falling through the cracks" and/or in their view, by not being academically "challenged." There is considerable frustration about being heard, and responded to, by "the system." The Charter Act enables them to take their children's education into their own hands, along with the work, rsk and responsibility to provide for them at or above district standards. The "consumers" took control of the "product" they were "buying," and their priorities became reflected in the school's organization.
The Mission of Academy for Early Learning is to provide a multicultural and diverse learning community, preparing each student for academic, social and personal success.
We believe children are full of potential, interest and curiosity about the world around them. Young children construct their knowledge as they investigate, build, experiment, discover and share. They have a natural desire to find out how things work and the answers are as important as the process of discovery!
The teacher guides and supports these learning experiences so that children can develop a love for learning, independence and confident self-esteem. Being part of a class community provides children with opportunities to learn and practice social skills, define relationships in and out of school and to discover the pleasure of friendship. Parent collaboration and participation in the learning process is an essential, valued part of the educational philosophy.
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