Belief Statements
Students:
• all students are strong and capable of learning
• in every student there are abilities and talents to be discovered and nurtured
• ASFG students are knowledgeable, ethical, positive, and caring individuals
• students learn best in a safe and comfortable environment
Programs:
• fostering academic excellence and life-long learning enhances personal and professional development
• service learning provides students with opportunities to develop the empathy and leadership skills necessary to make an impact in the community
• acceptance and respect for diversity is learned through a variety of positive interpersonal experiences within a multicultural environment 7
Families:
• parent involvement in the educational process is highly beneficial and encouraged
Teaching:
• high expectations, positive attitudes, and appropriate support stimulate motivation and achievement
• concepts should be taught in a developmentally appropriate manner
• equal educational opportunities are available to all students through an aligned curriculum with standards, benchmarks, and assessments that are utilized to improve student learning
• all students will be prepared to enter the college or university of their choice
• highly qualified and experienced teachers and staff ensure a successful school program
ASFG will:
• provide a US type education
• foster programs and activities that create knowledgeable, ethical, positive, and caring students
• strive for academic excellence
• use service learning as a means to teach the social and academic curriculum
• teach and model universal values
• teach and model respect for diversity by planning curriculum and activities that foster positive communication among all community members
• provide students, parents, and staff opportunities for learning
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