Christopher Program
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Christopher Program or "CP" is an alternative education program in Columbus, Ohio.
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[edit] Philosophy
The philosophy behind CP is that every student is in charge of their own education and that teachers should have a different role that involves guidance and support rather than coddling. CP places an importance on global issues and perspective consciousness, so that students may gain a greater understanding of how they affect the world.
[edit] Facilitators
In Christopher Program the teachers role is redefined, as such they are retitled. The "Teachers" from a public high school, here would be referred to as facilitators as their role is that of guidance and mentor. They facilitate the students learning process. Some current and past facilitators include:
- Steve Shapiro - Current.
- Shelly Charity - Past.
- Deke Kidwell - Past
- Todd Stanley - Past.
- Abby Kerr - Past.
- Ben Hammond - Past.
- Ben King - Past.
- Andrea McAllister - Past, now teaches at The Metro School
[edit] Projects
The curriculum is based around project designed to give the students a wide array of experiences and personal choices. Some past projects include:
- Identity project.
- Meaning of Life project.
- Creative Writing project.
- Impressionist Art project.
- Autobiography project.
- Debating Global Issues project.
[edit] Community
Community is a value stressed at Christopher Program. The intention is to create long lasting, meaningful relations with fellow students as well as the facilitators. This defies the norms established by the public schooling system which encourage impersonal relations among students and teachers.
