Welcome to Santa Barbara Charter School
Santa Barbara Charter School is a staff-parent cooperative whose mission is to cultivate learning in the areas of arts, academics, and relationships. We recognize that children learn everywhere and all the time and believe that learning takes place when students have an opportunity to construct meaning from their own experiences. Our materials-based approach to curriculum facilitates the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of the individual child.
A Close-knit Community
Parents are involved in all aspects of the school's operation. They help make decisions about philosophy and policy, help fulfill myriad administrative duties, act as aides and specialists, tutor students, serve on committees, and prepare classroom materials.
Developing Strong Relationships
The program has deep roots in progressive and humanistic educational philosophy and emphasizes developing strong relationships with self, others, community and the environment. Group cohesiveness develops as children learn effective decision making, problem solving and communication skills.
A Comfortable Place to Grow
Santa Barbara Charter School is a small school by design. Our small size encourages a thoughtful school culture in which discussion and dialogue thrive. When issues arise, students and their educational needs remain at the center of any response. Knowing that no decision is reversible, we dare to experiment. Ideas are formulated collectively and action can be initiated quickly.
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