Concordia Charter School’s Vision:

In order to carry out its mission Concordia Charter School will:

• Develop and operate a K-8 charter school program in Mesa, Arizona.
• Educate children, regardless of ethnic, cultural, or social-economic class, to become fully literate, productive citizens of our society.
• Offer children opportunities to excel beyond the guidelines outlined in the Arizona State Educational Standards.
• Create and nurture meaningful relationships with parents so they can be partners in their child’s education.
• Create and promote a safe, harmonious, disciplined, and tobacco-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment.
• Adhere to all Arizona State requirements including mandated testing (e.g. AIMS) and a 45-day screening for all incoming students. The 45-day screening provides information that may indicate a student’s need for further testing by our Special Education Department. All referrals are kept confidential and parents are notified.
• Recognize and encourage parent involvement and participation.
• Require mastery in all core academic subjects required by the Arizona Department of Education. Concordia sets mastery level at 80% for a passing (“C”) grade.
• Stress the importance of character development in students to successfully participate in school.
• Collaborate as staff, teachers, volunteers, and community leaders to utilize the talents and creativity of all persons.