It is the mission of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School to create a public school that will cultivate lifelong learners in a multi-age, project-based setting. MVPCS offers the following features:
opportunities for student-driven activities based on interests and learning strengths;
flexible scheduling for sustained learning opportunities;
real projects from meaningful, practi
cal themes;
authentic, innovative assessment;
collaborative teaching and learning;
democratic governance;
multi-age grouping;
parent, student, and teacher partnerships
community interaction and service. Within an environment that models interdependence as the foundation of society,
The individual student will learn to direct his/her own learning;
The group will make decisions together and recognize the unique contributions of each member;
The community will support and interact with the school body.