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(i A good educational system needs a commLmicltion nem'ork between students, teachers, parents, and community. I. Purpose for Creafcing Family Academy Charter School A. Family Academy recognizes the need for teachers, parents and commlUlity members with innovative ideas for improving learning to form and operate an independent charter school under Minn. Stat. ~ 124D,lO. Parents, teachers and students will work together as a group. Parents, teachers and students will follow a contract ofmmual responsibilities, Students will obtain a \\TI1- rounded academic program. Students with varying academic abilities, learning styles and challenges will complement each other in a multi-age classroom setting, Individual academic ability will be emphasized and respected. Standardized testing will measure outcomes and ensure effectiveness, Family Academy \\'ill set high standards to achie"e a quality school with well-rOlUlded and self-disciplined students \vho will succeed academically. Family Academy strives to fulfill the pznposes ofiVIillJtesota)s chm'tcr statute) illcllldilllJ: 1. To improve student learning; II. To increase learning opportlmities for students; III, To encourage the use of different and innovati,'e teaching methods; IV. To require the measurement of learning outcomes using different, innm'ati\'c forms of measurement; V. To establish new forms of accountability for schools; . VI. To create new professional opportunities for teachers. B. Family Academy will imprm'e student achie\'ement by providing a safe arrnosphere, a coherent course of study~ knowledgeable and skilled tcachcr~, strong leadership and maintain high standards of learning. The teachers, administrators and parents will rely on discipline, responsibility, hard \\'ork and honest\'. Parents will be \\'ell informed of their students beha\'ior and F.lmily .-\cadem\' PropOS~l! - P.l:::C 2> FebruJ[\' 29, ~I)O(J