Vision and Values
Our Mission
At Atlas, we envision a time when all students in St. Louis have the skills and habits needed to be successful in the 21st century and where St. Louis is heralded as a model of a flourishing, diverse, and empowered community. We believe that high-quality public schools will be the catalyst for community transformation that will result in a thriving city.
Core Values
| Value | What it looks like at Atlas |
|---|---|
| Kindness | We treat others the way we want to be treated. We are friendly, generous, and considerate and choose to be kind, not only when it's easy, but when it's challenging as well. |
| Integrity | We do the right thing, even when nobody's watching. We are honest, keep our commitments, and take responsibility for our actions. |
| Respect | We are proud of who we are and respect ourselves. We treat others with consideration and understanding, respect their point of view, and treat them fairly. |
| Excellence | We have a growth mindset and learn from our mistakes to grow stronger. We focus on achieving our goals, and when we reach them, we raise the bar even higher. |
| Stewardship | We are change-makers. We are empowered to be active citizens and work to make a difference in our community. |
Our Philosophy
Atlas’ educational philosophy is built on five key pillars, guiding every aspect of our school’s design and approach with students, families, educators, and the community.
- A School For All
- Learning Through Real World Experiences
- Valuing Excellent Educators
- High Expectations and Growth Mindset
- Build Community Through Partnerships