Mission: “Challenging each child to achieve…”
Working in partnership with parents and community, the Vanderbilt Charter Academy mission is to become one of the finest K-8 schools in the country. We offer a challenging, character-based education through a guaranteed and viable curriculum with academic and social expectations. Our school prioritizes the academic program and instructional time so each student reads, computes and writes at or above grade level. We expect our students to master basic skills and realize their full academic potential in preparation for higher education and adulthood.
Vision: “To better educate more children.”
Student Creed
I am an important part of Vanderbilt Academy.
I will do my personal best today.
I will treat others the way I want to be treated.
I will make excellent choices in my work, play, and behavior.
I will make this world a better place because of what I do today.
Educational Philosophy
The structure of Vanderbilt Charter Academy’s educational program is grounded in the principles of Effective School Research. Originally developed by Professor Ronald R. Edmonds, who served on the faculties of Harvard University and Michigan State University, Effective Schools Research recommends research-based school attributes that are associated with quantifiably improved student learning. By definition, an “Effective School” is an institution in which all children obtain at least the essential knowledge, concepts and skills needed to be successful at the next higher level. Within the Effective School, there are unique characteristics that correlate with school effectiveness. The philosophy of Vanderbilt Charter Academy is based on the following principles, the first seven of which were derived from Effective School Research.
1. Clear School mission.
2. High Expectations for Success.
3. Instructional Leadership
4. Frequent monitoring of Student Progress.
5. Opportunities to Learn and Student time on task.
6. Safe and Orderly Environment.
7. Parent-School Relations.
8. Back-to-Basic Approach.
9. Longer School Day.
10. Structured Discipline.
11. Moral Focus Programs.
12. Parental Involvment.
13. American Heritage.
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