Student & Family Expectations

Collaborative, student centered, interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences across classrooms.
A college preparatory education of core academic courses and relevant electives.
Teacher teams that support personalized learning for students.
A smaller learning community within Wilbur Cross.
An academic advisor to facilitate frequent school / home communication.
A community where students and faculty value and are accepting of diverse student identities.
Team building experiences so students can get to know each other and support one another.
Field trips to facilitate authentic and relevant learning experiences.
Frequent opportunities to work collaboratively with other students.
Honors credits available to all students through a system of honor contracts.

Engage in learning in the classroom.
Follow all WCHS academic and behavioral expectations.
Work collaboratively with all IA@WCHS students.
Value and accept differences among students and among the entire school community.
Be committed to language development for all students.
Learn about and practice Habits of Mind (habits that support student success both in and out of school).
Stay after school at first sign of concern for extra help with teachers.
Come to school on time every day.
Use electronics responsibly to promote learning.
Seek help from students and teachers in the IA community when necessary.
Freely offer support to other students in the IA community when necessary.
Participate in extra-curricular activities (i.e. sports, clubs, service groups, religious communities, etc.).
Work hard at school and complete homework assignments.
Explore new concepts for a deep level of understanding.
Practice community-minded decision making.
Resolve conflicts peacefully (or seek support from adults to resolve conflicts peacefully).
Be “upstanders” who are socially responsible.

2010 - present

International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences