Personalization

• Students follow an individualized learning plan, tailored to meet their specific needs.
• Each student is well known by at least adult.
• Academic Advisors provide a holistic approach to guide students and parents.

Adult World Connections

• Students build knowledge and skills through a project-based approach.
• Students exhibit projects through presentations of learning.
• Students are challenged with real world application projects.
• Students become prepared for world of work.

Common Intellectual Mission
• Students are challenged equally to learn.
• Inclusive curriculum emphasized for all learners.
• Teachers work as a team to provide an interdisciplinary education through integrated curriculum units.
• Teachers meet to review student work and discuss common standards.

Technology

• Students display digital portfolios on their own web page.
• Students, teachers and parents communicate through the Internet.
• High tech professionals mentor students.

College Preparatory Curriculum

• Students obtain a high quality high school curriculum.
• Students prepare to enter any college or university.
• Students receive tutoring to score well on ACT and college entrance exams.
• Students may earn college credits through Wright College.

Certification/Internship Opportunities

• A+/Cisco Certification through Wright College
• Security Certification through Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC)
• Technology-related internships available through MVCC
 

Mirta Ramirez Computer Science Charter School is an affiliate member of High Tech High®, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation initiative to establish new, small schools that adhere to the essential design elements of High Tech High®.