Our Goal

It is the goal of EXPLORATIONS Charter School to develop students into adults who will be good citizens, good and productive role models, and giving individuals who will make a positive contribution to society.

EXPLORATIONS Charter School is one of Connecticut's first charter schools. Located in rural Winsted, Connecticut, EXPLORATIONS was founded to meet the needs of bright high school students who were not motivated by the traditional public school setting, but were full of potential for greater academic achievement.

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    Our Mission Statement & Core Values

    Mission Statement

    The mission of Explorations Charter School is to meet the unique educational, social, and

    emotional needs of our diverse student population in a safe, nurturing, and non-traditional

    environment.

    Vision Statement

    At Explorations, students and families are invested in education and are respectful and

    accountable. Students work to persevere in all endeavors. They develop healthy relationships

    with their school, community, families, and self by demonstrating emotional well-being and by

    striving for academic excellence. Students will graduate from our school with the skills

    necessary to thrive in a changing society and with the ability to make responsible choices.

    Core Values

    Explorations Charter School is a supportive and caring family that uniquely distinguishes itself

    as a school by having staff, students, and parents who embody the following core values:

    ● Resilience

    ● Respect

    ● Responsibility

    Program Philosophy

    EXPLORATIONS' curriculum blends basic literacy skills, and essential content of college preparatory mathematics, science, language arts and social studies courses with modern career-vocational-technical studies and rigorous outdoor education for grades nine through twelve.

    It is our shared belief that a curriculum is organic and must be open to modification as dictated by the learners and teachers involved.  All courses at EXPLORATIONS are designed to develop proficiencies that will foster success in the coming century.  These include not only basic academic skills, but, also, career exploration and hands-on involvement in actual workplace settings as well as self-esteem development.  We challenge our students with outward-bound activities to instill pride in their accomplishments, commitment to their physical well-being, and the sense of achievement through teamwork.

    Adventure Education

    A key element of EXPLORATIONS' curriculum is it's Adventure Education.  We believe that participation in these activities builds self-esteem, develops group camaraderie, and cultivates a sense of adventure.  Weekly participation is mandatory.  Activities may include:* Rope Courses

    • Climbing
    • Skiing
    • Hiking
    • Biking
    • Kayaking / Canoeing
    • Orienteering and other wilderness activities
    • Snowshoeing
    • and Other Fun and Challenging Activities
    Academics

    EXPLORATIONS' academic program of studies includes courses designed to give its students a well-rounded education while preparing them for higher education, if they so choose.  List of Courses offered.