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Mission/VisionGraduating all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners who are prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement and family life. |
At Carmen Schools of Science and Technology, we envision:
Students Achieving...
Habits of Mind:
Habits of the Heart:
We believe it is the responsibility of Milwaukee’s civic, community, and business leaders to develop new, high quality, and innovative educational programs for impoverished families and traditionally underserved student populations in our city. All students must graduate from high school prepared to enter and succeed in college. Further, students learn best when they understand the real world applications of their knowledge. Limiting learning to the high school classroom prevents adolescents from fully developing their ability to apply knowledge to new contexts and from pursuing the kinds of personal passions that lead to self-directed, life-long learning. Above all else, all teachers, parents, and mentors must hold the highest expectations for the academic success of all children, regardless of their cognitive abilities, or cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Students Achieving...
- proficiency in scientific inquiry, creative discovery, and constructive problem-solving;
- professional-level skills in the uses of 21st century technology; and
- admission to and graduation from institutions of higher education that will enable them to become civic leaders, authors, artists, scientists, teachers, doctors, or successful in any other community-and family-sustaining career.
Habits of Mind:
- All students and staff pursue excellence in eight abilities: communication, analysis, problem-solving, applying values in decision-making, social interaction, developing a global perspective, effective citizenship, and aesthetic engagement.
- All students and staff display passion for learning and appreciation for good work.
- All students and staff welcome new perspectives and challenging ideas.
Habits of the Heart:
- Everyone strives to bridge cultures through learning, work, service, and celebration.
- Everyone contributes to a vital and compassionate community.
- Everyone respects the cultures and traditions that sustain a free and just society.
We believe it is the responsibility of Milwaukee’s civic, community, and business leaders to develop new, high quality, and innovative educational programs for impoverished families and traditionally underserved student populations in our city. All students must graduate from high school prepared to enter and succeed in college. Further, students learn best when they understand the real world applications of their knowledge. Limiting learning to the high school classroom prevents adolescents from fully developing their ability to apply knowledge to new contexts and from pursuing the kinds of personal passions that lead to self-directed, life-long learning. Above all else, all teachers, parents, and mentors must hold the highest expectations for the academic success of all children, regardless of their cognitive abilities, or cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
