MISSION    
     

The Academy for Global Citizenship's mission is to empower students to positively impact the community and world beyond. In pursuit of this mission, AGC is committed to:

  • serving the whole child
  • modeling academic excellence
  • developing inquirers
  • cultivating international awareness
  • fostering environmental stewardship
  • facilitating collaboration within the community


VISION

The Academy for Global Citizenship is an International Baccalaureate candidate school that offers a relevant, engaging, and challenging educational program for all children. Every child is held accountable for achieving rigorous academic expectations. Our inquiry-based learning curriculum provides an opportunity for learners to construct meaning through concept-driven units of study. Students become environmentally and internationally minded by learning how their choices impact their community and ultimately the world. The Academy for Global Citizenship places an emphasis on the total growth of the developing child by encompassing social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academic development. As a community of learners, professionals, and families, teachers work collaboratively to ensure the learning environment supports high achievement.

OUR INNOVATION:

  • Extended school day and year providing 36% more educational time annually
  • International Baccalaureate Primary Years instruction for all
  • Data-driven teaching strategies and continuous formative assessment
  • Globally collaborative student learning opportunities
  • International field experiences for every graduating student
  • Biliteracy development for all students
  • Extensive faculty professional development and international learning opportunities
  • Daily yoga, environmental education, wellness instruction, organic gardening and ecologically sustainable school-wide practices
  • Organic, nutritionally balanced and fresh breakfast, lunch and snack daily
 
     
 
 
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