Philosophy

The philosophy of TCPCS (Taylor’s Crossing Public Charter School) is rooted in the belief that when there is low threat and content is highly challenging, accelerated learning takes place. TCPCS will create this low-threat environment and safe harbor with the Harbor Institute character education curriculum that focuses on kindness and taps into each child’s innate need to know boundaries while protecting every child’s dignity. This is done through expectation training, in which teachers clearly illustrate and define what kindness looks like before students have a chance to be unkind. Daily procedures are designed to support the school’s emphasis on kindness. Students who display kindness and good citizenship are given special recognition through a well-designed reward system.

The atmosphere created by our focus on kindness allows children to soar socially and academically. Students are not afraid to take academic risks (i.e. asking or answering questions in front of peers) when they feel safe and supported. They are not distracted from learning by fear. This philosophy is extremely important because one of our academic goals is accelerated learning, and our focus on kindness is the only way this type of learning can be achieved. An environment that is warm, friendly, orderly and free from chaos is developed as a result of this discipline method.

Taylor’s Crossing Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs and activities. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Legal Committee, Address: 1445 N Wood River Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, Telephone No: (208) 552-0397