home advance us academics programs and admissions advancement contact saas
mission/vision
president's letter
school leadership
facilities

 

President's Letter
Saratoga Academy of the Arts and Sciences, an independent elementary school for girls and boys from Pre-kindergarten through grade 5. The Academy will open in September 2008, offering instruction in Pre-kindergarten through grade 2, and will add one grade per year in subsequent years through grade 5. The Academy will be operated as a not-for-profit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of school parents and community leaders. No student will be denied admission to the Saratoga Academy of the Arts and Sciences because of race, color, religion, ethnic origin, social class or disability.

The Saratoga Academy of the Arts and Sciences will serve families looking for an education blending traditional with innovative, active learning. The pre-school and kindergarten through second grade programs uphold traditional goals of excellence and place strong emphasis on the development of the whole person.

Academically, Saratoga Academy of the Arts and Sciences offers hands on, intellectually challenging content and inquiry-based learning in all subject areas. The diversified curriculum communicated in a structured yet non-rigid atmosphere is infused with morality based ideals and life skill development. The curriculum is child centered, endeavoring in all areas of learning to develop the potential of each individual student.

Saratoga Academy of the Arts and Sciences is a true learning community dedicated to improving the academic achievement of all students and providing a safe, caring climate in which all students in the school community can flourish.

Saratoga Academy of the Arts and Sciences firmly believes that all students can reach high levels of academic expectations, and will provide a challenging program, proper levels of support, and timely effective academic intervention. To meet the needs of its students the administration, faculty, and staff closely examine and reflect on current practices and programs, implementing new initiatives to address areas of concern and foster a progressive climate, conducive to continued growth and quality improvement.

Interaction and collaboration between our instructional leaders and administrators enhances our academic program, as we examine new ways to improve student performance. Differentiated instruction, focused on higher level learning skills and the infusion of technology in the delivery of the curriculum, allows students to learn at a pace appropriate to each individual student.