
The
Washington Math Science Technology Public Charter School was created to
provide a place where students can have access and opportunity to
rigorous educational and teaching standards. Approaching yet another
decade of services to our students and families across the District of
Columbia presents us with the exciting opportunity to “make a difference” in the lives of those who will become the leaders of the next generation.
WMST PCHS seeks to cultivate students who are eager to become
outstanding scientists, doctors, technologists, engineers, community
activists, or even presidents of major corporations, institutions or
even President of the United States. While no one can predict where our
students will go or who they will become, it is our guiding mission to
support their efforts to improve the quality of their lives by planning
purposefully to realize their goals and dreams. In doing so, the entire
WMST Team of leaders, teachers, and all personnel will build on the
foundation they have acquired to date. Additionally, we will go a step
further in providing care, guidance and critical advice in helping our
students to build on their strengths, individually and collectively,
identify limitations and broaden their reach in their pursuit of
enriching experiences and gainful professional endeavors.
We will push for higher expectations in their performance and in
that of our teachers and all staff. We will set goals and objectives to
help them reach beyond comfort and the status quo. We will communicate
the necessity for critical thinking and self discipline, and we will do
so with firmness and compassion.
“Education in not a preparation for life, education is life itself,”
John Dewey insightfully helps us to understand that education expands
our lives in more ways that we can imagine. Education opens doors to
opportunities we would not otherwise have. Education gives us a
competitive advantage and ultimately provides for our social and
economic development. The entire staff at WMST PCHS begins this school
year with this philosophy in mind. We are committed to doing all that we
can to nurture all who pass through these doors so that they can lead
lives of purpose, meaning, service and substance. We are committed to
staying the course with our students so that they can realize the dream
of a college or university education; the dream of attaining fulfilling
employment; and the dream of living well-balanced and full lives with
positive relationships and futures. And, although there may be
challenges and obstacles before us, we will press on; we will persevere,
because we understand that they our students’ futures depend on us.
We – all staff – at WMST PCHS remain dedicated to our mission
and to furthering a vision that demonstrates hard-work and
determination, not only as it applies to our Charter School compliance
regulations or the District of Columbia mandates, but moreover to
developing students and ultimately adults who are able to compete on the
world stage.
We welcome parents, community partners, organizations,
and all who wish to be a part of our exciting growth here at WMST PCHS
family. Share our journey and our shared belief in Nelson Mandela’s
philosophy: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.“ We believe our students will be agents of the positive change we all strive for. They will achieve!
Sincerely,
Dr. N’Deye Diagne
Head of School