To provide models, resources, environments and structures where children can explore and develop group dynamics and individual responsibility within a group, and can take increasing responsibility for their own education and well-being. Curriculum Self-Directed Curriculum Parents, students and the teacher collaborate to design individual education goals that are in alignment with Redwood Charter School philosophy, State standards, and the student's development level. Each family is responsible for all major decisions regarding curriculum, scheduling, delivery of instruction, assessment and discipline outside of the classroom environment. The classroom environment centers on group process, with particular focus on cooperation and communication. Field trips, peer tutoring, discussions, cooperative work projects and community service are opportunities for students to experience, observe, analyze and understand the complicated dynamics of groups and the individual's responsibilities within a group.
Students participate in planning, execution and evaluation of class activities.
The teacher will work closely with students to facilitate open participation, tolerance of differences, free respectful self-expression, and conflict resolution. The arts, reading, writing, math, science and critical thinking are a natural part of the learning process and will be integrated throughout the curriculum. Evaluation Parents and teacher will discuss and select methods of assessment. The teacher will advise parents on the multitude of assessment tools available and help determine which are most suitable to the individual student and family situation. Students may participate in self-evaluation, appropriate to their age and developmental level.