Educational
Framework
The underlying
philosophy of the Ridgeview Classical Schools is inspired
by the following three books:
- Cultural
Literacy by E.D. Hirsch, Jr.
- Why
Johnny Can’t Tell Right from Wrong by William Kilpatrick
- The
Schools We Need and Why We Don’t Have Them by E.D.
Hirsch, Jr.
A coherent
and unified philosophy is one of the key areas of a stable
school, and will drive everything from assessment to hiring
to discipline to textbook selection.
Mission
Statement
The mission of the Ridgeview Classical Schools is to develop
the academic potential and personal character of each student
through academically rigorous, content-rich, educational programs.
"If you treat an individual as he is, he will remain
as he is. But if you treat him as if he were what he ought
to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and
could be." ~ Goethe
Philosophy
Statement
It is the philosophy of the Ridgeview Classical Schools that
all students benefit from a rigorous, content-rich, educational
program that develops academic potential and personal character.
The school will provide an environment that fosters academic
excellence through the habit of thoroughness, the willingness
to work, and the perseverance to complete difficult tasks.
Through a defined traditional, Classical-Liberal curriculum
students will be prepared to become active, responsible members
of their community.
Academic
Standards
The Ridgeview Classical Schools will uphold high academic
standards for all students regardless of background, socio-economic
status and ability. The curriculum will be content-rich, following
the Classical-Liberal, traditional educational model, with
provisions to challenge all students to fulfill their individual
academic potential.
- Objective
standards will be monitored and maintained as defined by
the Charter School Law.
- Promotion
and graduation requirements will meet or exceed PSD/state
requirements.
- Students
shall take the defined curriculum and must earn promotion
and graduation.
- The
student schedule will be predominantly occupied by the defined
curriculum.
- Students
will be assessed through class-work, regular assignments
and periodic tests, the levels of which will be calibrated
against District, State, and National norms.
Character
Education
The Ridgeview Classical Schools’ environment and curriculum
are designed to promote and build strength of character in
students.
- The
values of a democratic society will be identified and clearly
taught.
- Administrators
and faculty will encourage and model habits of honesty,
respect, social responsibility, and self-discipline to promote
these traits. Students will be given opportunities to practice
and develop these traits.
- Outstanding
people will be used as role models throughout the curriculum
to teach character.
Learning
Environment
The Ridgeview Classical Schools will promote a safe environment
that fosters learning and character development.
- There
will be a defined standard of appearance and a regulated
campus.
- Positive
student/parent/teacher relationships will be fostered.
- Extra-curricular
activities will be encouraged.
- Success
in our rigorous academic program is dependent upon consistent
student effort and completion of assignments.
- The
faculty will be a unified group of professionals focused
on student achievement.
Study
Skills
The Ridgeview Classical Schools will provide the opportunity
for all students to acquire the mastery of study skills, which
make learning possible and encourage self-motivation.
- Study
skills, e.g. time management, research skills, note-taking,
will be integrated throughout the curriculum.
- Teachers
will evaluate the mastery of study skills.
Graduation
Requirements
The graduation requirements will meet or exceed those mandated
by the District and State.
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