Our Educational Beliefs

In support of our Mission, the AIS professional community holds the following educational beliefs:

• Student learning is the focus of our organization, yet the faculty and staff will also be active learners in this community
• A safe, respectful and supportive environment is essential for each individual to pursue personally challenging goals
• The curriculum and instructional strategies will inspire and motivate students to learn
• Students achieve their best when they build on previous knowledge and skills and apply their learning to issues of personal and global significance
• Continual goal-setting and reflection is essential to achieving personal and community growth
• Appreciation of cultural diversity is essential to promoting international understanding and responsible citizenship
• The education of each student is a responsibility shared by students, parents, and teachers
• Total development of the child in a sound Christian environment