We, the staff of the Atchison Alternative School, believe that:
- All students can and will learn;
- Each student is an individual with specific needs;
- Providing
a safe educational environment for students and staff is our primary
responsibility and, therefore, certain behaviors will never be tolerated
at the program site regardless of the student’s background and/or
disability;
- We put into practice a consistent and reliable
behavioral program for all students that assists students to make good
decisions, to be respectful and safe, and to accept responsibility and
accountability for their decisions;
- Building strong and
appropriate relationships with students is fundamental to achieving
positive behavioral change and educational attainment;
- Through our guidance, students will grow and adapt in order to meet the behavioral standards expected of our society;
- Team
involvement and collaboration is a critical component to the success of
our program; including parents and students in making decisions
relative to their academic and behavioral plans.
- Students can meet the educational standards established by the State of Kansas.
Mission Statement
We
believe all students can learn given an appropriate learning
atmosphere. Therefore, students, staff, and parents together are
responsible for establishing and maintaining a caring and supportive
community dedicated to the academic, social and personal growth of all
students.