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ABOUT THOMAS EDISON CHARTER SCHOOL

Thomas Edison, one of the outstanding geniuses in the history of technology, invented and earned patents for more than 1,000 inventions including: Mimeograph, electric lamp, preserving fruit, speaking telephone, alkaline storage battery, talking, moving pictures, motion-picture cameras and projectors, the world's first industrial research laboratory, at the time of this death, he was experimenting on making rubber from goldenrod. Edison's inventions truly and profoundly affect modern society.

"Of all my inventions, I liked the phonograph best... Life's most soothing things are sweet music and a child's goodnight." -- Thomas A. Edison
 
   Thomas Edison Charter School North
180 East 2600 North
North Logan, Utah 84341

435-787-2820
FAX 435-787-0299
 
   Thomas Edison Charter School South
1275 West 2350 South
Nibley, Utah 84321

435-752-0123
FAX 435-787-4350
 

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Thomas Edison Charter School is to provide all students the fundamental knowledge, tools, and discipline to become successful, reputable citizens in our country and to become high achievers in our ever evolving, demanding, and complex society.

 

CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY

The curriculum is patterned after highly successful Spalding Schools outside of Utah and highlights a strong academic focus using a Direct Instruction teaching philosophy. The spirit of the school's mission and its philosophy of Direct Instruction, Mastery Learning, and Elemental Skills development will be maintained.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

Instill in students an educational foundation consisting of the following:

  1. The ability to read and spell through the use of a total phonetic program.
  2. The ability to compute and apply in problem solving situations the essence of arithmetic, geometry, and pre-algebra.
  3. The ability to express thoughts in precise, grammatically correct sentences and phrases.
  4. The ability to read and comprehend the classical writings of a wide range of authors.
  5. The ability to experience a sense of patriotism through a study of U.S. and World history and geography.
  6. The ability to understand basic concepts in earthly, biological, chemical, and physical science.
  7. The ability to appreciate expressions in the fine and visual arts.
  8. The ability to recognize the importance of overall good health and physical development and know how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
The mission and goals are accomplished through the combined efforts of the governing board, school employees, parents and the students themselves. Orderliness, respect, responsibility, hard work and accountability define the character of Thomas Edison Charter School.