Core Values

We stand confident and unwavering in our mission and vision.
We communicate with candor, kindness, and respect.
We are responsible for ourselves and accountable to each other.
We value learning through growth.
We embrace new ways to introduce, explore, and understand.
We are invested in educational partnerships and intellectual curiosity.
We promote a supportive environment for the safety and well-being of our community.

Guiding Principles of Academic Rigor:

• To foster a lifelong commitment to learning.

• To enhance a respect for diversity of thought and perspective.

• To build fundamental knowledge using the Core Knowledge curriculum.

• To develop high-performing leaders ready for post-secondary opportunities.

• To set high expectations that challenge students intellectually, academically, and personally.

• To create meaningful and persona connections to academic work.

• To hold staff, students, and parents accountable to JA's mission, vision, and core values.

• To uphold a learning community that values academic growth and embraces intellectual curiosity.