Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science is scheduled to open in the fall of 2009 with grades 5-8, adding a grade each year. 

• Staff will nurture, develop, and motivate inner-city middle school students seeking a disciplined and challenging learning atmosphere in a college preparatory academy
• Staff roles will encompass preparing students for future educational roles and leadership positions after their years at Anderson Academy.
• Staff will challenge each individual student to reach fully his or her academic potential while providing exceptionally high levels of academic expectations.
• The learning environment will promote a supportive and collaborative teaching atmosphere. All students will be encouraged and challenged with effective teaching methods and philosophies.
• Staff will work in unison with the mission to engage best the overall development of the student body by promoting self-respect, self-reliance, and respect for the dignity of all.
  
• The staff will adhere to a safe and challenging, yet innovative and enthusiastic academic atmosphere that consist of research, instruction, and teamwork.
• Staff will be organized and community focused.
• Staff will develop a defined and dedicated partnership that will include students, parents, faculty, administration, board members, and future alumni who share the mission and vision.
  

• Students will arrive at school prepared and on time.
• Students will be encouraged to take on leadership positions while contributing to AAMS.
• Students will attend mandatory Saturday school sessions, summer school, and before and after school tutoring if necessary.
• Students will notify their teacher(s) of any difficulty with school assignments.
• Students will adhere to the school dress code.( As determined by the AAMS Governing Board)
• Students will abide by the school rules.
• Students will always take responsibilities for their own actions. 

• Parents will make sure that their children arrive at school prepared and on time.
• Parents will ensure that students attend Saturday school for mandatory classes, summer school, and after school tutoring( if necessary)
• Parents will check their child’s homework each night.
• Parents will contact their child’s teacher whenever their child is having problems with the assigned schoolwork.