Wissahickon CS

The mission of the Wissahickon Charter School will be to provide a community of learning with an environmental focus that stimulates the child’s intellectual, social, and character development. It will accomplish this through the following: A curriculum that teaches children 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; Peace education to bring about awareness and conflict resolution within the community; A diverse student body and staff; Student ownership of learning through empowerment and recognition of diverse learning styles; Small class sizes; A physical space harmonious with the natural environment