Our Mission


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

To realize this mission, Athens Academy operates under the following guiding principles:

The School and Academic Programs

Athens Academy:

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

The School and the Individual

Athens Academy:

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

The School and the Community

Athens Academy:

  • 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.
  • Engages with the community by sharing school resources and facilities and by participating in community, cultural, and service opportunities.

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