MAAC Community Charter School (MCCS) is a public charter high school serving students who select an alternative small-school environment and/or students who are at-risk socially and academically. We provide students ages 14-24 with an extended opportunity to earn a high school diploma. MCCS develops youth as successful agents of change for their school, local, and global communities. At MCCS stude
nts discover their talents and abilities to reach their potential and take ownership of their actions to earn their high school diploma and be prepared for college and/or career. In order to support students in meeting this vision, our mission is to:
· Provide a safe and accepting environment where diversity is recognized, valued and celebrated.
· Provide an effective, qualified, and caring staff who are available to mentor and advocate for all students.
· Provide a challenging and creative A-G curriculum through project based learning utilizing critical pedagogy and the Common Core State Standards.
· Recognize and meet the language needs of English Language Learners to increase their proficiency in English through the strategic use of home language and instructional strategies.
· Encourage students to question and connect their experiences to their learning.
· Recognize and meet the language needs of English Language through instructional strategies that support understanding and engagement in the English language.
· Provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills they can use in the community and throughout their lives.
· Provide art and multi-media courses that connect students to community and career opportunities.
