Mission Statement:

We are an elementary school in a natural mountain setting within an urban public school system. Through collaboration between community and school our mission is to educate, challenge and inspire each person. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, we will foster the esteem of self, others and the environment and the love of lifelong learning.

Vision Statement:

 We are a community of students, staff, parents, community members and business people committed to working together to develop lifelong learners who value themselves, contribute to their community and succeed in a changing world. Topanga Elementary Charter School provides an integrated core curriculum focused on independent thinking, decision-making, problem solving skills and creativity, with an emphasis on community and global attitudes. Our educational plan allows students to achieve according to their individual abilities and learning styles. We envision that when students leave Topanga Elementary Charter School, they will be on a path to becoming:

- Self directed learners with respect for themselves and others, capable of creating a vision for themselves and their future, setting priorities and achievable goals, monitoring and evaluating their progress, and assuming responsibility for their actions.

- Collaborative workers who use effective leadership and group skills to develop and manage interpersonal relationships within culturally and organizationally diverse settings.

- Complex thinkers who identify, access, integrate, and use available resources and information to reason, make decisions, and solve complex problems.

- Quality producers who create intellectual, artistic, and practical products that reflect originality, high standards, and use of advanced technologies.

- Community participants who contribute their time energies and talents to improving the environment, welfare of others, and quality of life worldwide.