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Our Core Philosophy
The philosophy of White Pine Charter School is grounded in the belief that a highly challenging content in a safe environment creates the setting for accelerated learning. White Pine Charter School's philosophy is that learning occurs when:
Students construct meaning
Students see the connection between what they learn and the real world
Students are actively engaged in purposeful tasks
Activities are integrated and meaningful
Students work individually and as members of a group
Students work side by side with community members to develop solutions and opinions on issues that can be presented to local policy makers
Students are expected and encouraged to learn
Students internalize that what they learn in school makes a positive change in the community
Students are supported with coaches, mentors, and advocates
All students have advanced learning opportunities
Students see themselves as part of the community and find ways to serve the community
Students, parents, and teachers will experience peace of mind in the White Pine Charter School setting because of a commitment to the concept that each child has the right to come to school without fear of taunting, teasing, or violence. Each parent has the right to expect the school to provide a safe, kind environment for his/her child. Each staff member has the right to teach without fear of violence. We also believe that a kind environment should be extended through the potentially tumultuous junior high years. Therefore, we are providing a middle school experience for our 6th, 7th and 8th graders that will offer challenging, differentiated instruction in a safe, warm, and nurturing environment.