The Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School is a project based school designed for students in grades 7-12.
The BBHCS Provides Students:
- A low teacher to student ratio: 1:15
- Student-driven curriculum
- A flexible timeframe for study
- Hands-on learning experiences
- Individualized project learning
- Student created PLP's*
- A technology rich environment
- Personal space
BBHCS Students:
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Become life-long learners
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Are effective communicators
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Are problem solvers
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Are active in the community
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Manage time and resources effectively
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Attain a well rounded education
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Have choice and voice
*PLP: Personal Learning Plan
Students and parents/guardians work with a BBHCS advisor to design an individualized curriculum each year that is project based in nature and may utilize virtual or face-to-face courses, mentorships, field experiences or other one-of-a-kind experiences. All projects and learning experiences are aligned with the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as well as the skills and habits of mind introduced in the
Framework for 21st Century Learning