PILLARS

We build our community on four pillars.  These pillars guide our decisions in everything from developing curriculum to hiring staff and setting our budget.  Our Pillars are what we value in education.  They are our promise to our students and community.

Authentic Learning

Students learn by studying topics that interest them and apply to their lives (e.g. project-based learning, experiential days)

Environmental Education 

Students study environmental themes in their coursework (e.g. river tours with national park rangers, annual Audubon retreat)

In an increasingly complex time, it can be difficult to know the right path.  At AAHS, we focus on our strong community where we get to know each other as individuals, encourage each other when times get tough, hold each other accountable, and work together to succeed.  We value helpful, thoughtful actions that promote empathy and social justice.

VISION

Academic Arts High School provides an inclusive, accommodating, and safe learning community to navigate the real world beyond high school.

MISSION

Through relevant, project-focused learning, Academic Arts High School fosters students with practical skills, social-emotional competence, and academic knowledge in an inclusive and supportive educational environment that meets the diverse needs of all learners. 

Personal Relationships

Students develop real working relationships with classmates and staff (e.g. project advisories, student organizations)

Real-World Readiness

Students graduate from AAHS ready for life after high school. (e.g. senior life plan, internships, college applications)