• Staff will nurture, develop, and motivate inner-city middle school students seeking a disciplined and challenging learning atmosphere in a collegepreparatory academy
• Staff roles will encompass preparing students for future educational roles andleadership positions after their years at Anderson Academy.
• Staff will challenge each individual student to reach fully his or her academicpotential while providing exceptionally high levels of academic expectations.
• The learning environment will promote a supportive and collaborative teachingatmosphere. All students will be encouraged and challenged with effectiveteaching methods and philosophies.
• Staff will work in unison with the mission to engage best the overall developmentof the student body by promoting self-respect, self-reliance, and respect for thedignity of all.
  
• The staff will adhere to a safe and challenging, yet innovative andenthusiastic academic atmosphere that consist of research, instruction, andteamwork.
• 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 themission and vision.
  

• Students will arrive at school prepared and on time.
• Students will be encouraged to take on leadership positions while contributing toAAMS.
• Students will attend mandatory Saturday school sessions, summer school, andbefore 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 AAMSGoverning 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.