Our Pledge:

We are committed to providing scholars of all ages with inspiring and relevant experiences so they may live meaningful, purposeful, and impactful lives.

 

 

About Change:

 

Academically, the students excel and work with a staff of dedicated individuals who are committed to meeting the particular and unique needs of the early adolescent child.  With an average daily attendance rate that is above 95 percent, Allen is proud of its efforts to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.  Embracing the motto that “We are building responsible, successful citizens every day,” Allen staff members work with students to help them make the good decisions that will best benefit them in the long run and make it possible for them to make these good decisions independently.  Knowing that it is strong communication between home and school that has the most impact on student success, we encourage parental involvement in a variety of ways. Parents are encouraged to attend our Principal’s Coffee meetings, take part in our Parent Advisory Council, or act as chaperones for dances, trips, and other activities.  Conferences are encouraged at any time, as are volunteer activities in the classroom.

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Mission:

Our mission is to provide an engaging teaching and learning experience for scholars of diverse origins, ages, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. As a comprehensive educational program, we support and encourage scholars of all ages who are pursuing educational success, basic skills, career and technical training, aesthetic and cultural enrichment, and lifelong education. We are committed to helping our scholars achieve the learning outcomes necessary to contribute as individuals and global citizens living responsibly, effectively, and creatively in an interdependent and ever-changing world. The CHANGE School Institute is committed to providing anyone with a quality education serving as a foundation for responsible and successful citizenship.

Vision:

The vision of the CHANGE School Institute is to continuously cultivate a safe and invitational school climate that welcomes the involvement of scholars, adult Scholars, parents, educators, staff, and the community. Working cooperatively, the CHANGE community will nurture lifelong learners who adapt to the diverse and changing global society. CHANGE insists upon a dynamic approach to teaching and learning that fosters continuous improvement.

Shared Values:

Members of the CHANGE community share the following values:

Student Learning

• We believe all children can learn. 

• We believe students must become more responsible for their own learning as each year progresses. 

• We believe students must develop the adaptive skills to successfully respond to the diverse and changing global society. 

• We believe learning must occur in an emotionally secure, physically safe, and academically supportive environment.

Professional Practice

• We believe motivated, adaptable, and well-trained educators are critical for student achievement. 

• We believe for CHANGE to consistently improve we must continuously evaluate our efforts to ensure individual student needs are being met.

• We believe relationships must be cultivated to foster a safe and invitational school climate. 

Relationships Among Members

• We believe a quality education requires the total involvement of scholars, parents, educators, and the community. 

• We believe positive teacher/scholar relationships empowerscholars to realize their academic potential. 

• We believe education is a lifelong endeavor. 

• We believe in the collaboration of ideas, abilities, and resources.

Goal:
CHANGE will establish systems that ensure consistent implementation of standards aligned curricula and assessments, effective instructional practices, and growth and achievement for all scholars.

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