The mission of the Wissahickon Charter School will be to provide a community of learning with an environmental focus that stimulates the child's intellectual, social, and character development. It will accomplish this through the following:
- A curriculum that teaches children about the interconnectedness of the physical and human environments
- Service learning centered around environmental themes
- Parents, students, teachers, and administrators as allies in the community of learning
- Peace education to bring about awareness and conflict resolution within the community
- A diverse student body and staff
- Student ownership of learning through empowerment and recognition of diverse learning styles
- Small class sizes
- A physical space harmonious with the natural environment