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Statement of Beliefs
The Academy of Richmond County High School believes that- student learning should be the chief priority of the school and should be the focus of all decisions,
- all students have the ability to learn and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches and media and technology to support their individual learning styles,
- each student is a valued individual whose self-esteem and overall success is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect,
- students should demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills as well as be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work,
- positive values, ethics and character should be incorporated into the classroom and modeled by educators in order to create well-rounded citizens,
- teachers, administrators, staff, parents, students and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission,
- international mindedness and cultural diversity enhance students’ understandings of different people and cultures, contributing to their overall education and
- the International Baccalaureate curriculum should be used as the model for raising the standards of teaching and learning at all levels of the school.