Tiller Charter School

Basic Information

Address: 1950 Hwy 70 East

County: Carteret

Phone Number: 252-728-1995

Fax Number: 252-728-3711

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Email: executivedirector@tillerschool.org

Principal: Virginia Jones

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Additional Information

School Type: K-5 Charter

School ID: 16B

Grade Level: K-5

Founded: 1998

School Setting:

Traditional

School Schedule (Hours in Day): 7

School Days in Calendar Year: 180

School Colors: Blue and white

School Size: 192

Classroom Size: 16

Classroom Teachers: 12

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Support Services:

Exceptional children, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, High Abillity, Enrichment (Art, Music, PE, Media/Technology)

After School Programs: Yes

PTA Organization: Yes

Computer Capabilities:

100% access

School Clubs:

Gardening Club, Homework Club

Lunch Availability: Yes

Parking Spaces/Availability:

Yes

Uniform Guidelines:

None

Mission Statement:

The Tiller School is dedicated to providing an educational community where self-motivated, lifelong learners develop. Our ultimate goal is prepare analytically thoughtful and responsible global citizens. The school will accomplish this by teaching an academic core of knowledge and a social curriculum, which will form a foundation for continued learning. It is also the responsibility of the school to nurture and develop the curiosity, creativity and motivation to learn that is present in each child.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

The goal of Tiller School of Carteret County is to be a safe community where all enjoy learning and are challenged academically. The following are the objectives of Tiller School:

 Every student is challenged academically and will show measurable growth.
 Every student enjoys learning.
 The atmosphere is “safe” respectful and open to intellectual risk taking.
 Instruction is differentiated to individual needs of every student.
 Every student, teacher and staff member is empowered to do his or her best work.
 Every parent is empowered to be an effective member of the educational team.
 The level of diversity is reflective of the community (racially and socio-economically).
 Social responsibility is a focus of the school.
 Students are self-motivated because what they are learning is relevant.
 The community of the school is a model of congeniality, open communication and trust.
 The school is a community of learners, adults as well as children.

Enrollment Characteristics: We are a free, public charter school

School History:

The Tiller School is a non-profit educational corporation which was established by a group of parents and teachers in 1993 to provide a quality, enriched education for the children of Carteret County. In the spring of 1998, the Tiller School applied for and was granted charter status by the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Charter School status provides the school with per child public school funding for operating expenses.

The Tiller School is dedicated to establishing an educational setting where self-motivated, lifelong learners develop. We strive to do this in an environment that provides the security for students to learn without fear of failure and where dignity, self-discipline, and responsibility are valued. Our program emphasizes a low student to teacher ratio of 16 to 1; a challenging academic program including communication skills, mathematics, science, history, geography and technology. Enrichment through the arts is also emphasized, as well as a social curriculum emphasizing the values of caring, respect, trustworthiness, fairness and citizenship.

Notes/School Information:

COMMUNICATIONS: (Portions of the Communication Policy have been adapted with permission from the New Garden Friends School Handbook).

All members should communicate with one another in a direct, respectful fashion. Parents should communicate directly with teachers, but should refrain from initiating lengthy discussions during pick-up, drop-off, or classroom hours. It is preferred that the parent asks the teacher to speak with them at a mutually convenient time.

COMMUNICATION AGREEMENT (by C. R. Shaffer and K. Anundsen)

Take responsibility for your own feelings. Do not expect others to read your mind. Use "I"

statements and refrain from blaming others.

Communicate directly with the person or persons involved in an issue. Do not work through go-

betweens or serve as a go-between for others. If someone asks you for information about an issue in which you are not directly involved, direct him or her to the proper source.

Do not speak critically about others behind their backs unless you voice the same criticisms to their faces. To avoid unhelpful speculation, give specific names when you make a critical comment in a meeting.

State your position or concern before asking how others feel about it. Do not set someone up to give a "wrong" answer. Be courageous and put yourself on the spot first.

Practice active listening. Listen silently and with your whole self until the speaker has finished speaking. Then restate what the speaker has said and wait for confirmation.

Provide continual feedback. Do not allow resentments to build up, and do not forget to give positive comments.

Respect and validate others' feelings. If you do not agree or do not support another's statements, acknowledge what has been said, and then make your point.

Use humor softly, not sharply.

It is our goal for all members of the school to communicate openly with one another, and we expect individuals to follow the schools' communication agreement.

There may be times when issues become too complex and/or too emotional. If you have a concern or issue that can't be resolved using the Communication Agreement, please follow the procedures for addressing concerns.

Communicating Concerns

Concerns should be addressed to the staff or community member directly involved by arranging a meeting, writing a letter or making a phone call. It is the responsibility of the individual bringing the concern to insure that the concern has been resolved to the satisfaction of both parties. It is recommended that the concern and resolution should be stated in writing for the benefit of all parties. The concern and resolution should be addressed in a spirit of kindness and with the awareness that open, direct communication will provide the best opportunity for resolution of the concern. Once presented, the staff or community member should address the concern within one week.