Wildlands Governance Board

Wildlands School Inc. Governance Board Vision Statement

The Governance Board of Wildlands School, Inc. envisions a learning environment in which:

• There is a cohesive student, faculty and parent group that functions as a community. 
• Learning happens as a product of motivation and interest on the part of the students. 
• Hands-on experience, project based learning and student choice and responsibility is valued. 
• Students are guided toward independence and adulthood with the outcome being a contributing member of the larger community or society.  
• Learning to think creatively and critically about subjects and ourselves is the means and the goal of education
• Creative and critical thinking skills are recognized as crucial for developing lifelong learner
• Students learn to become participatory good citizens and life-long learners through academic and service learning.

We work to:

• Build and develop streamlined communication.
• Maintain reasonable work hours for our small staff. (Distribute work fairly)
• Operate a learning community based school that students want to attend,
• Have a teaching environment where educators want work, grow, and improve practice.
• Offer project-based education that transfers to the real-world.
• Be transparent in all school operations.
• Hold our students and teachers accountable for their contributions to the pursuit of learning.
• Create a school environment where community is fostered, mutual respect is demanded, and appreciation of differences is encouraged. 
• Provide opportunities for students to give back to, and serve the community.

Values Statements

We value the individual learning of each student. We value teamwork; the school as a family, community and  center of learning.

We recognize and respect the diversity of our students and families, and believe their varied experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds enhance learning.   We respect family values. ( We recognize the varied backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs of living in a multicultural society.

We believe public education is:

• As Justice Thurgood Marshall said of public education: “no other state function is so uniformly recognized as an essential element of our society’s well being.”  
• An opportunity to safely expand our knowledge, challenge our presumptions, and give everyone, regardless of their income, birthplace, or zip code, all the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to become contributing, and productive member of society.
• A fundamental right per the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin.
• Meant to be individualized enough to account for every child's learning styles and limitations.
• Meant to meet the needs of the community, families, and students. 
• An important step in becoming a productive member of society.