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University of Houston Charter School |
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"Challenging Children to Construct Knowledge and Community" |
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Curriculum Night - September 9, 2008 - 5:15 PM Welcome to the University of Houston Charter School. UHCS serves students and families from the greater Houston area. Annually, 130 kindergarten through fifth grade students are enrolled in a model constructivist program. Thank you for your interest in UHCS. We aim to provide an excellent education for all students and to contribute to the greater field of education. Principal's Corner — Dr. Carolyn Black Mission Statement: The UHCS is to provide a student-centered curriculum that enhances the intellectual development, technological fluency and leadership ability of students. The knowledge gained by the students will allow them to transfer into the sixth grade at other schools and will give them strategic advantages. Vision Statement: U of H Charter School is a recognized model constructivist school that empowers children, parents and staff in the global community to fulfill their potential through autonomy, wonder and discovery. Motto: Challenging children to construct knowledge and community. |
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are an innovative elementary school (kindergarten through fifth grade) focusing
on the constructivist approach to education. We aim to promote reasoning, autonomy,
and community throughout the child's day and life at UHCS. We have 6 multiage
classes guided by lead and assistant teachers. School meets 8:00-3:45 Monday
through Thursday and 8:00-12:30 Friday. Teachers participate in curriculum
development Friday afternoons. Camp Construct is the before and after school
program provided by the UHCS. Programs that we provide
in our constructivist curriculum include: Math Investigations, Literacy Collaborative
model of balanced literacy, Art, Music, AIMS Science
Activities, Phonographix, Handwriting without Tears, and
daily Physical Education. Family activities include Curriculum Night, Family
Math Night, Family Science and Technology Night, Authors' Night, World Bazaar and Field
Day. We appreciate your interest in our school. Enjoy your virtual visit! Come
in
person
when
you can! We hope you are having a wonderful year!excavators | navigators | trailblazers | innovators | sojourners | voyagers