West Oak Lane CS

West Oak Lane Charter School (WOLCS) is a vibrant K-8 public school located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Northwest region. Since opening its doors in 1998, WOLCS has educated thousands of students representing dozens of zip codes throughout the city. As a charter school, WOLCS provides families with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities that are available for their children within the public school system. WOLCS students enjoy a safe, structured, nurturing and academically challenging environment in which they are able to develop morally, intellectually, culturally and socially to their fullest potential. The Mission of West Oak Lane Charter School is "to empower children to become life-long learners in areas of science, technology, and the humanities by exposing them to innovative ways of teaching and learning while preparing them for the challenge of the 21st century in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment."