Charles Wright
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Our mission is to inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.
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We are thinkers.
Tarriers ask insightful questions, evaluate evidence critically, and consider multiple perspectives. They draw logical, evidence-based conclusions, remain open to new information, and connect ideas across different disciplines.
A student in the Upper School Science Research course presents his findings to peers at the annual Science Research Presentations.
We are explorers.
Tarriers are driven by curiosity, turning it into self-directed action and a willingness to take thoughtful risks. They seek to understand others, adapt across cultures, and view failure as a valuable part of learning.
Beginning School children venture through our 107-acre campus, discovering the wonders of the forest firsthand.
We are innovators.
Tarriers identify needs and opportunities, apply existing tools in new ways, and build on current ideas to create original work. They solve problems creatively and turn visions into reality.
First graders proudly presenting the Firsties Farmer's Market - the culmination of their Farm to Table studies.
We are stewards.
Tarriers take responsibility for their impact and act to improve their communities and support others. They care for their own well-being and are motivated by a vision for positive change.
Upper School students roll up their sleeves to clear invasive species from local green spaces, putting service learning into action through their ongoing partnership with Parks Tacoma.
We are communicators.
Tarriers ask insightful questions, evaluate evidence critically, and consider multiple perspectives. They draw logical, evidence-based conclusions, remain open to new information, and connect ideas across different disciplines.
Lower School students take the mic to share stories with their peers during their weekly Town Meeting.
We are collaborators.
Tarriers ask insightful questions, evaluate evidence critically, and consider multiple perspectives. They draw logical, evidence-based conclusions, remain open to new information, and connect ideas across different disciplines.
Middle School students work together to craft one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces from scratch for their faculty muses, culminating in their annual Wearable Art Show.
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WE ARE THE TARRIERS
where our students go
CWA is where leaders launch
One thing that is special about Charles Wright is that you can try a lot of things, and you have an amazing community surrounding you.
Aukeem Ballard
PhD Candidate at University of California, Berkeley
Class of 2007
Charles Wright is a place where people truly know you and support you. I felt well prepared for college and everything that followed.
Corey Matthei
Assistant Offensive Line Coach for the Kansas City Chiefs
Class of 2003
