Explorer Elementary Charter School
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Explorer Elementary Charter School is an independent public school, founded in 2000, which serves 340 children in grades K-5 who are enrolled by lottery from throughout the San Diego, California
area. Explorer’s mission is to create caring, confident, life-long learners in a compassionate learning community that respects and values the different interests, abilities, learning styles, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds of each child. In 2005, Explorer joined the family of eight charter schools managed by the High Tech High charter schools
organization.
Explorer's Social Emotional Learning
Curriculum is central to Explorer's goal of developing a community of confident, inspired learners. Research indicates that social and emotional skills create higher achievement, increase "on task" behavior, and increase focus, learning and collaboration in the classroom. Explorer's Social Emotional curriculum uses both a cognitive curriculum called Second Step, and specific support structures for all members of the community to enhance social and emotional intelligence.
Explorer has been recognized as a Distinguished School by the California Department of Education
and as a Best Practices School by the San Diego Urban League.
Explorer is located on the grounds of the former Naval Training Center San Diego
at 2230 Truxton Road, San Diego, CA 92106.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
area. Explorer’s mission is to create caring, confident, life-long learners in a compassionate learning community that respects and values the different interests, abilities, learning styles, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds of each child. In 2005, Explorer joined the family of eight charter schools managed by the High Tech High charter schools
High Tech High charter schools
High Tech High is a San Diego, California-based school-development organization that includes a network of charter schools, a teacher certification program, and a graduate school of education....
organization.
Explorer's Social Emotional Learning
Social emotional learning
Social emotional learning is a process for learning life skills, including how to deal with oneself, others and relationships, and work in an effective manner. In dealing with oneself, SEL helps in recognizing our emotions and learning how to manage those feelings...
Curriculum is central to Explorer's goal of developing a community of confident, inspired learners. Research indicates that social and emotional skills create higher achievement, increase "on task" behavior, and increase focus, learning and collaboration in the classroom. Explorer's Social Emotional curriculum uses both a cognitive curriculum called Second Step, and specific support structures for all members of the community to enhance social and emotional intelligence.
Explorer has been recognized as a Distinguished School by the California Department of Education
California Department of Education
The California Department of Education is a California agency that oversees public education. The department oversees funding and testing, and holds local educational agencies accountable for student achievement...
and as a Best Practices School by the San Diego Urban League.
Explorer is located on the grounds of the former Naval Training Center San Diego
Naval Training Center San Diego
Naval Training Center San Diego is a former United States Navy base located at the north end of San Diego Bay. The Naval Training Center site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and many of the individual structures are designated as historic by the city of San Diego.The base...
at 2230 Truxton Road, San Diego, CA 92106.