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Causes: Charter Schools, Education
Mission: Teaching with a Growth Mindset Kreiva Academy Public Charter School uses an experiential, topic-based curriculum and a community culture shaped by the Growth Mindset to engage middle and high school students who are seeking a rigorous education in a non-traditional setting, which allows them to customize their paths toward mastery. Our Pillars of Success and Foundational Values create an environment rich with creativity, self-expression, and acceptance for students of all abilities and backgrounds. Committing to Kreiva’s Pillars of Success as a community ensures a learning and working environment where people feel safe, challenged, and valued. They include: being courageous; honoring accomplishment; showing integrity; taking responsibility; focusing on growth; and embracing diversity. Kreiva’s Foundational Values guide our day-to-day activities and interactions. They include: growth; innovation; citizenship; respect; equity; and empowerment.
Target demographics: students in grades 6 thru 12
Direct beneficiaries per year: 150 students from 19 different municipalities
Geographic areas served: Manchester, New Hampshire
Programs: project-based, competency-based STEM and Humanities classes, as well as Enrichments and community outreach