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

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.

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

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.

Explorations Charter School does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex,  age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Explorations Charter School does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Explorations Charter School is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups

Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law designed to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. It requires the provision of appropriate educational services; services designed to meet the individual needs of qualified students to the same extent that the needs of the students without a disability are met.

Please contact the Explorations Charter School Title IX coordinator below with any questions:

Joseph White - joseph@explorationscs.com, 860-738-9070