Wissahickon Charter School
____ is defined as trying new, hands-on, and student led ways of learning instead of traditional, textbook-only instruction. “...teach in a hands-on way.
What is "risk"?
Horace Mann believes that ______ can be used to shape human nature and instill moral values.
What is "education"?
Smallest ethnic group at WCS
WCS was planned around this many elements.
What is three?
The school practices a pedagogy called ____________ that not only encourages inquiry, but also emphasizes responsively and care of the school environments.
What is Guided Discovery?
Percentage of Students eligible for the reduced-price lunch program
What is 80%?
Wissahickon Charter School is focused on all aspects of a______rather than just_______
What is "student" and "learning"?
The larger goal is to encourage engagement from students, help everyone get to know each other, and to build a sense of community in the classroom
What is Collaborative Teaching?
Second largest race present at WCS
*100 bonus points for the percentage*
What is White?
Environmental focus, peace, conflict resolution, community building, and family involvement
What is WCS' mission statement?
Three examples of teaching and learning at WCS
What is Inquiry based learning, hands-on learning, and collaborative teaching?
"We want our students to be ______ in their own education"
What is "leaders"?
The "Father" of public schools
What is Horace Mann?
Creates a safe, respectful, and collaborative community, and helps foster empathy, social, and emotional skills
What is "Talk it Out"?
These 3 approaches helped students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of real world problems.
What is Experiential Learning, Collaboration, and Involvement?