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Charter Home Study Academy

Who is CHSA?

Guiding Principles for Families

Guiding Principles for Families

At Charter Home Study Academy, we believe that learning is strongest when schools and families work together. Every student brings unique strengths, interests, and needs, and our role is to partner with you to help your child grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive, respectful environment.
Our guiding principles reflect who we are, what we value, and what families can expect from the CHSA experience.

Our Core Values

Relationships
We prioritize strong, trusting relationships with students and families. When students feel known, supported, and valued, they are more confident learners. Our relationships are grounded in:
  • Integrity – open and honest communication
  • Service – responsive support for students and families
  • Equity – ensuring every student has access to high-quality learning opportunities
Innovation
We embrace creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement. This enables us to tailor instruction, explore innovative approaches, and meet students where they are.
Integrity
We act with honesty, responsibility, and care in all decisions that impact students and families.
Service
We are committed to supporting families through clear communication, collaboration, and timely assistance.
Equity
We work to remove barriers and provide meaningful access and support, so all students can thrive.

Our Pillars

  • Growing and Leading Together – Building a strong, connected school community through collaboration and shared responsibility.
  • Exceptional Service and Support – Placing student success and family partnership at the center of our work.
  • Partnering for Impact – Working together with families and the community to strengthen student outcomes.

ROAR Expectations for Students

ROAR is CHSA’s shared framework for behavior, learning habits, and personal growth:
  • R – Ready to learn
  • O – Open to challenges
  • A – Act safely and kindly
  • R – Reflect and improve
ROAR helps students develop responsibility, resilience, and respect while creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

How Families Can Support ROAR at Home

Families play a powerful role in reinforcing ROAR beyond the school day. Here are simple ways to support these expectations at home:
  • Ready to Learn: Help establish routines for sleep, organization, and learning time. Encourage your child to come prepared and curious.
  • Open to Challenges: Celebrate effort, not just outcomes. Encourage your child to try, problem-solve, and learn from mistakes.
  • Act Safely and Kindly: Model kindness, respectful communication, and empathy. Talk with your child about making safe and responsible choices.
  • Reflect and Improve: Ask reflective questions such as, “What went well today?” or “What would you like to work on next time?”
When families and school share a common language and expectations, students feel supported and confident across settings.

What Families Can Expect from CHSA

  • High-quality, standards-aligned instruction responsive to individual student needs
  • Ongoing monitoring of academic progress and social-emotional growth
  • Opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and real-world learning
  • Regular communication and meaningful family engagement
By Grade Span:
  • TK–5: Strong academic foundations with a focus on social-emotional development
  • 6–8: Core subject instruction paired with support for independence, organization, and executive functioning

Our Commitment to You

CHSA is committed to creating a welcoming community where students feel safe, challenged, and supported—and where families feel informed, respected, and valued as partners in learning.