Our Mission

At John Hancock Charter School, we believe every child deserves to have their heart, mind, and soul inspired through the gift of learning. In partnership with parents and our community, we provide a challenging curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities within a safe, nurturing environment. Our mission is to instill a lifelong love of learning and prepare students to become responsible citizens, confident leaders, and compassionate members of society.

Our Values

• Love of Learning: We spark curiosity and encourage students to grow academically and personally every day.
• Character & Patriotism: We teach integrity, respect, responsibility, and American values through history, literature, and daily practice.
• Partnership with Parents: Families are central to our success, and we value strong collaboration between home and school.
• Whole-Child Education: We balance academics with music, art, STEM, and character education to develop well-rounded learners.
• Safe & Supportive Community: We foster kindness, respect, and strong relationships so every child feels valued and connected.

Our Purpose

• Inspire the heart, mind, and soul
• Foster each child’s full potential
• Build confidence and motivation
• Teach respect, responsibility, and kindness
• Create a small-school setting with strong relationships
• Encourage unmatched parent involvement

Our Beliefs

• All students can learn
• Parents, staff, and the community share responsibility
• Schools must be safe and nurturing
• Fine arts and cultural literacy matter
• Science helps students understand the world
• High expectations lead to high achievement
• Learning is lifelong
• Children deserve to learn something new every day

Our Goals

• Spark a love of learning
• Prepare students to be responsible citizens
• Build strong academic foundations
• Nurture appreciation for the arts
• Strengthen understanding of science and the world
• Build essential technology and STEM skills