Valley New School

10 College Avenue - Appleton WI - 54911
Type of autonomy arrangement: School Charter / Bylaws
Basic Profile

Opened In

2003

Grades

7-12

Environment

Urban

Type

District - Instrumentality Charter
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Facto

Autonomy is granted to the teachers in their charter.

About the Learning Program

The curricular focus of the Valley New School model is rooted in the concept that each person is his/her own best teacher. Instead of formal, subject-oriented classes, students develop their own learning experiences based on their interests and passions.