We believe that:

• ACS Athens is a student-centered institution in the pursuit of academic excellence, building upon each student’s unique talents and abilities

• student learning is a shared responsibility of the student, the school and the family.

• students learn and develop best in an environment of cooperation, belonging and trust.

• diversity takes many forms and that respect for and acceptance of diversity is a source of richness in our community.

• possessing a strong sense of civic responsibility and an ethic of service is fundamental to effective global citizenship.

• education exists to promote intellectual, emotional and physical wholeness and ethical decision-making.

• our community exists to provide opportunities for all of our students to reach their full potential.

• learning is a life-long process.