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Vision:
At Charter Oak International Academy we are committed to developing caring, curious, and engaged global citizens.
MISSION:
Together we will develop caring, curious, and engaged global learners who will take action for a more peaceful and sustainable world through:
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Cultivating a caring school community by honoring identities and building our cultural competence.
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Fostering curiosity through inquiry-based teaching.
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Developing engaged children through fostering student agency, reflection, and holding high expectations for all.
Collective Commitments
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Ensure a focus on social emotional learning and cultural competence to develop a positive identity and caring relationships.
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Cultivate curiosity and creativity through inquiry-based teaching strategies ( questioning, hands-on learning, purposeful play, and student-led learning).
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Develop knowledgeable children by holding high expectations and acceleration practices to ensure learning grade level standards or beyond in literacy and mathematics.
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Develop student agency through student centered learning, student reflection (conferences, weekly reflections, learning walls, etc) and knowing mistakes are opportunities to grow.
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Infuse the IB Learner Profile throughout the school day in all subject areas.
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Work as collaborative teams using the PLC process to reflect on student work and design a collective response in order to ensure learning for all.
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Develop strong partnerships with families through frequent communication and community events.
Parent Testimonials:
My husband and I are thankful we are part of the Charter Oak family. Our son graduated from Charter Oak in June of 2023. When we decided to switch our son's school in fourth grade, there were lots of unknowns and uncertainties. We were so happy with how he was welcomed into the Charter Oak community. Our daughter wakes up every morning happy to go to school to see her caring teachers and friends. She loves Charter Oak and has blossomed so much over the past couple of years. Charter Oak is truly a special place where children have access to a world-class education in an environment with caring staff and students who reflect the diversity that we see in West Hartford. The focus on IB provides students with a strong foundation that prepares students to be thinkers, which will help to set them up for success in our evolving world. It also connects them to children around the globe who are learning about similar IB principles. Thank you Charter Oak for being part of our village.
- The Adekanbi Family
Our three girls (ages 10 and 7) have all been students at Charter Oak since they entered the Pre-K3 program and it’s been a wonderful experience for everyone. Our oldest is headed to middle school in the fall and we’re sad her journey at Charter Oak is coming to an end because it has been so positive. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program has taught our girls how to inquire about the world around them, our environment, and how to express themselves. Often our twins start a sentence “Mom, did you know that….”. We love how they have been exposed and learn about different cultures, traditions, and languages (Spanish & Mandarin) which in turn makes them more sensitive and empathetic human beings. The Charter Oak community is welcoming, uplifting, and very supportive. The teachers and staff keep us regularly informed on our girls’ progress and have been there to support them and guide us when they’ve needed that extra help. We are so fortunate to live in a town that has an IB magnet program. We can’t say enough about Charter Oak International Academy.
– The Lynch Family
