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Mission
Our mission is to create an enriching, welcoming, inclusive, equitable and loving community where students can thrive academically, personally, and socially. We are dedicated to empowering each student to grow into a confident, compassionate leader through exceptional support, innovative learning opportunities, and a commitment to fostering success and lifelong learning. 

Vision
We envision the creation of an inclusive environment that fosters compassionate and equitable learning, where students thrive and are empowered to lead with integrity and contribute meaningfully to a better world.

 

 

 

 

*That every student has the right to a safe campus and a respectful learning environment.
*That every student excels in rigorous and relevant core curriculum that reflects what students need to know and   demonstrate in a global 21st Century environment, including an appreciation of the arts, and competencies in the use of technology.
*That students learn best when provided a guaranteed and viable curriculum and multiple opportunities to master grade level standards.
*Students benefit from active parent involvement and a home-school partnership that promotes honesty, respect for cultural differences, responsible citizenship, and individual accountability.
*That students must learn habits of the mind that will lead them to become effective problem solvers, flexible thinkers, and self-directed learners.
*That daily use of technology, to access and demonstrate new knowledge and skills that will be needed as a life-long learner, will support students to be competitive in a constantly changing international environment.

It is the goal of Imperial Beach Charter that all students develop the 21st Century Skills needed to be successful in the global market.

 

*“To be productive contributors to society in our 21st Century, you need to be able to quickly learn the core content of a field of knowledge while also mastering a broad portfolio of essentials in learning, innovation, technology, and career skills needed for work and life.”        -Trilling & Fadel 2009

 

*Thinking critically and making judgments
*Solving complex multi-disciplinary open ended problems
*Creativity and entrepreneurial thinking
*Communication and collaborating
*Making innovative use of knowledge, information, and opportunities
*Taking charge of financial, health, and civic responsibilities