Anser Charter School

Hello! I am actually a student at Anser Charter School, and it is a very good school to send you JH kid to, for it really provokes the imagination, creativity, think-outside-the-box, kind of spark, and lights it into a wildfire.

I have three children at Anser and there is no other school in Boise I would want them to attend. Anser has formed a wonderful community based on education and respect. Super teachers, involved parents and expeditionary learning make this one of the best schools in the state.
--Submitted by a parent

ANSER's expeditionary learning style and community based curriculum allow this school to stand out from others in Boise, Idaho. The staff (and other parents) are incredibly supportive and the teaching practices foster an inquiring minds and critical thinking skills from kindergarten on. I can't think of a better public school to send my children to.
--Submitted by a parent

We had all three of our children in this school. Our oldest got in on lottery for his seventh grade. It was a transition from Adams Elementary school but once the adjustment was made he flourished. Diane is a very intuitive teacher, met my son were he was at and helped develop his writing skills. Kelly is a great science and math teacher. She built a strong base then added information for the next levels. My son 'graduated' from the eighth grade with a presidential award and a security in his knowledge base. Our other two got in the following year from their older brother and they enjoyed the community based curriculm and community feel of the school. They went through 3rd to 6th. We unfortunately had a job change and had to move out of state or we would still be there!
--Submitted by a parent

Anser has been a godsend to our family. It has fostered inquisitivness and responsibility in our 7th grade child.
--Submitted by a parent

ANSER is a public charter school whose shared philosophical vision encompasses the whole child approach to education and the building of community within each classroom and the school itself. ANSER's collaborative program considers students' academic, emotional, physical, and social needs in a cooperative and supportive environment. ANSER Charter School offers an innovative approach to teaching and learning, using Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound to provide the framework for a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum. Members of the entire staff and community are steadfast in building a culture that is purposeful, conducive to powerful teaching and learning, and open to new possibilities. ANSER's effective and engaging instructional program is guided by teacher inquiry and research. It is driven by student data gathered by staff members and used to make informed decisions about pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, assessment and student services.
--Submitted by SUSIE LEEPER, a parent