Our Philosophy

We Are About:

Improvement

We believe improvement comes through deliberate

practice, honest feedback, and shared ambition. Teachers

are expected to focus on improving the amount and quality

of learning that takes place in every classroom.

Implementation

We don’t ask teachers to design curriculum from scratch.

Our clearly defined curriculum and unit frameworks are

already in place - freeing teachers to focus on what matters

most: teaching well.

Teacher Expectations

At AST, teachers teach. That’s the job. And we value it deeply.

Teachers are leaders in the classroom. They are responsible for directing learning

deliberately, confidently, and professionally.

We expect teachers to bring energy, clarity, and purpose to each lesson - ensuring

students are engaged in meaningful thinking, writing, and doing, every day.

We do not chase innovation for innovation’s sake. We value consistent, intentional

teaching that builds fluency, deepens knowledge, and improves outcomes.

Passion and subject expertise matter. Teachers are expected to share their love for

learning and bring content to life.

What We Believe

We believe that students must think, write, and work in every class, every day.

These three verbs capture what it means to be an AST learner.

• Thinking drives understanding.


• Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly.


• Doing work means showing learning through purposeful, productive effort.

Trust. Clarity. Purpose.

Our Vision, Values & Direction

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Our Shared Focus
Learning
We commit ourselves to pursuing excellence. We
foster intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. We
expect everyone to set lofty goals, face
challenges, work hard, and improve.
Responsibility
We require personal and group responsibility. We
insist on honesty and ethical behavior as the basis
for our actions. We amplify our resources,
environment, and opportunities.
Community
We promote collective efficiency - everyone
working together. We appreciate each person’s
voice, background, and effort. We value empathy,
humility, and intercultural skills.
Our Commitment To Improvement
Improvement at AST is not about chasing trends -
it’s about doing the right things better. Our
teachers focus on strong lessons, professional
routines, and increasing the amount of learning
that happens in every room. We reflect, refine, and
raise our expectations - not because we’re not
good enough, but because we know we can
always get better.
Do Beautiful Work
At AST, “Do Beautiful Work” is more than a
motto - it’s a standard. It reflects our belief
that meaningful learning is built through
discipline, care, and deliberate practice.
Beautiful work is not accidental. It’s the
product of clear expectations, consistent
teaching, and students who are guided to
think, write, and do.
This culture is sustained by our mission, our
vision, and our shared values - each of which
holds our community to a high standard of
professionalism and purpose.
Our Mission
The mission of AST is to equip our
students with the tools and knowledge
to become successful global citizens in
a creative community environment.
Our Vision
AST will be successful when its
students and faculty inspire lives of
character, leadership, and service for
the city, the country, and the world.