Mission Statement & Operating Principles

Mission Statement:

Athens Academy seeks excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student.

Operating Principles:

The School and Academic Programs

Athens Academy:

  1. Nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity to prepare students for college and life-long learning.
  2. Recognizes individual differences in learning styles and academic needs within the stated purpose of the school.
  3. Is sensitive to the students’ emotional and physical wellness in and out of the classroom.

The School and the Individual

Athens Academy:

  1. Is guided by the Judeo-Christian ethic and fosters respect for the heritage and beliefs of others.
  2. Believes that personal integrity is essential to any achievement.
  3. Expects students to assume increasing responsibility for their own educational development.
  4. Encourages individuals to recognize the effects of choices and their consequences in the larger community.
  5. Expects individuals to respect the dignity, property, and person of others.

The School and the Community

Athens Academy:

  1. Uses the founding principles of the United States of America to prepare students to become responsible citizens in our democratic society and to become responsible global citizens.
  2. Engages with the community by sharing school resources and facilities and by participating in community, cultural, and service opportunities.
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