Mission Statement

Mission: Southwest Charter School is a small, public school community that emphasizes safety and caring; a place where neither race nor economic status will determine a child's potential for success.

Vision: We are advocates for small schools. We believe our small school is not simply within the community, it defines our community. We believe all children can experience success when they have the freedom to learn through exploration and interaction with their community. We aim to set high expectations for our students, and to constantly strive to improve the overall quality of their learning experience.

Guiding Values

Small size: Our small size benefits each child by allowing us the flexibility to explore methods and techniques not logistically possible in more traditional settings. This flexibility allows us to provide all children with the tools necessary to be successful in their education.

Community Involvement: We believe community and parental involvement, as well as classroom volunteerism, is critical to our success. We view parents, families and the broader community as true partners in learning. Southwest Charter School actively fosters a culture that promotes parental and community involvement.

Authentic, Place-based Learning: Children learn best when participating in authentic, hands-on learning experiences that are closely tied to the community. Our place-based approach improves student achievement, help students develop a closer connection with the community in which they live, creates an appreciation for the natural world, and cultivates a desire to serve as active and committed citizens.