Mission Statement
ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 MISSION STATEMENT
To educate students who are college and career-ready and will positively contribute to an ever-changing world.
SOUTHWOOD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Southwood Academy of the Arts is to provide a nurturing and challenging learning environment that empowers artist-scholars to reach their full artistic and academic potential.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of Southwood Academy of the Arts is to prepare students for lifelong involvement in artistic and academic pursuits.
SCHOOL BELIEFS
At Southwood Academy of the Arts, we believe students learn best when:
- They feel like their classroom and school is safe and conducive to learning
- Their individual physical, social, emotional, artistic, and intellectual needs are met and nurtured
- They are held accountable for high standards of behavior and learning
- They are taught in and through the arts, allowing them to showcase their creativity
- They are actively engaged in hands on or experiential learning
- They have ownership of their learning
- They feel accountable and supported by their teachers