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MISSION
The mission of the Chandler School is to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nurturing, balanced and diverse environment. We strive to have our students gain a love of learning, a means of thinking independently and an ability to work collaboratively. A Chandler education seeks to develop good character, self- reliance and a commitment to community in students as a foundation for academic and personal success.
GOALS
- To uphold the Chandler tradition of academic excellence and intellectual discipline in a program that develops the mind, body and spirit.
- To promote respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship, which are the core values of our school community.
- To foster an educational environment that values and communicates respect for racial, religious, cultural and economic differences.
- To serve the greater community, in recognition that as much is given to us, much is expected from us.
CHALLENGING, CARING, COMMITTED
THE CHANDLER CODE
The Chandler School is concerned with each child and strives to develop an atmosphere in which children develop self-esteem, as well as respect for their peers as individuals. Chandler expects high standards of behavior, courtesy and academic performance. Discipline is firm within a relaxed, friendly atmosphere of mutual trust. The standards of behavior, the expectations of interpersonal relationships and moral values are embodied in the Chandler Code written by students.
As a student at the Chandler School,
I shall respect
myself,
other people as individuals,
the property of others,
my school for what it is and
what it stands for.
I shall always respect and uphold
I am responsible for
what I say and do to other people,
doing my own work,
being loyal to my school and school mates,
showing good sportsmanship at all times.
THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER
The Chandler School has chosen to complement the Chandler Code by joining Character Counts! Character Counts! is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian coalition of schools and community organizations working to advance character education by teaching the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. By exploring the values found in the Six Pillars Chandler students, faculty, and staff commit themselves to following the Chandler Code.
As members of the Character Counts! Coalition we are committed to seeking opportunities to integrate character education into new and existing programs and to encourage Chandler students and their families to live in accordance with core ethical values (The Six Pillars).
Communication
In keeping with the goals and objectives of the Chandler School’s mission and philosophy, the Chandler faculty and administrative staff are readily available to parents. If there is a question or concern regarding your child you are encouraged to contact the appropriate teacher. If you have any questions or concerns about the school please contact the Head of School, the Assistant Head of School or the Lower School Director.
The National Association of Independent Schools Principles of Good Practice.
Parents and independent schools work together to create and sustain effective partnerships. The following principles of good practice describe the respective roles and responsibilities of both partners.
Parents Working with Schools
- Parents recognize that effective partnerships are characterized by clearly defined responsibilities, a shared commitment to collaboration, open lines of communication, mutual respect, and a common vision of the goals to be reached.
- In selecting an independent school, parents seek an optimal match for the needs of the student, their own expectations, and the philosophy and programs of the school.
- Parents are familiar with and support the school’s policies and procedures.
- Parents provide a home environment that supports the development of positive learning attitudes and habits.
- Parents involve themselves in the life of the school.
- Parents seek and value the school’s perspective on the student.
- When concerns arise, parents seek information directly from the school, consulting with those best able to address the concerns.
- Parents share with the school any religious, cultural, medical, or personal information that the school may need to serve the student best.
Schools Working with Parents
- The school recognizes that effective partnerships are characterized by clearly defined responsibilities, a shared commitment to collaboration, open lines of communication, mutual respect, and a common vision of the goals to be reached.
- The school clearly and fully presents its philosophy, program, and practices to parents during the admission process and encourages dialogue that clarifies parental expectations and aspirations for the student.
- The school seeks and values the parents?perspective on the student.
- Teachers and administrators are accessible to parents and model candid and open dialogue.
- The school keeps parents well informed through systematic reports, conferences, publications, and informal conversations.
- The school defines clearly how it involves parents when considering major decisions that affect the school community.
- The school offers and supports a variety of parent education opportunities.
- The school suggests effective ways for parents to support the educational process.
- The school actively seeks the knowledge it needs to work effectively with a diverse parent body.
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