Mission
The mission of Concordia Charter School, Inc. is to provide families a choice for a high quality education for their child(ren) in a safe, caring and harmonious environment.
Philosophy
The Philosophy of Concordia Charter School, Inc. is grounded in the belief that all children have a right to a quality education. These principles arise from an understanding of human beings as whole persons in light of their relationship to their creator, themselves, their families and the society in which they live. Through our actions we affirm these principles:
- We believe all children can learn.
- We believe children learn in unique ways and at different rates.
- We believe all children can excel if given the opportunity.
- We believe parents have an important role to play in the education of their children.
- We believe quality education need not cost more if done correctly.
- We believe all children, regardless of their ethnic, cultural or social-economic class, deserve an education that prepares them to be literate members of our society.
- We believe all children deserve and opportunity to choose a school that best serves their educational needs within a value set that honors their cultural identity.
- We believe all children deserve to be loved and cared for.
Values
The statement of Values of Concordia Charter School, Inc. serves as an internal compass to guide our relationships and actions:
- Equality – We affirm the worth and spiritual freedom of each person and treat all people with respect, integrity and dignity.
- Compassion – We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns, as well as educational needs in our commitment to unselfishly care for others.
- Excellence – We empower people to continually improve the outcomes of our service, to advance quality and to increase innovation and openness to new ideas.
- Partnership – We collaborate as staff, teachers, volunteers and community leaders to utilize the talents and creativity of all persons.
- Stewardship – We are responsible and accountable for all we are, have and do.