academy of the city charter school

Mission and Vision

Academy of the City Charter School is a community-based charter school based on principles of:

Community involvement Workplace democracy Reflective practices in pedagogy, management and governance Professional development Accountability Transparency Entrepreneurialism

Our students will become independent thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible members of their communities. We are committed to an educational philosophy rooted in social justice, inquiry, experiential and collaborative learning, and supported by continual professional development and reflective practice. Through a literacy-based, integrated curriculum that encourages community and honors diversity, our students receive the education they will need to meet the academic and social challenges of the best high schools, to be prepared for our best colleges and universities, and to thrive in today’s world.