Mission and Values

Our Mission

This statement from our 2003 Charter remains the foundation of all that we do at AMSA:

The Advanced Math & Science Academy will create an atmosphere of celebration of knowledge where children of all backgrounds and abilities excel in all subjects, especially in math, science and technology, empowering them to succeed in the workplace in our modern high-tech world.

Our Core Values

Building upon our mission, we undertook a lengthy process of self reflection involving all stakeholders in the AMSA community. What emerged became AMSA's Core Values. Collectively, we take pride in these values, and we promote them within and outside of our school. Individually, we hold ourselves responsible for embodying and reflecting these values each and every day. See stories and videos of our Core Values in action.

Model Integrity

At AMSA, we model integrity by being truthful in our work and caring in our relationships with people.

Pursue Your Excellence

At AMSA, we pursue excellence by embracing the joy of learning, by being curious, by working hard, by persevering in the face of obstacles, by embracing creativity and innovation, and by constantly striving to improve. At AMSA, we reach for the stars!

Foster Community

At AMSA, we foster community by being good citizens -- by helping others, by appreciating and celebrating diversity, and by collaborating kindly and supportively.

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