Atlantis Charter School, an independent public school, provides an educational choice to the families of Greater Fall River by offering a solid academic foundation to our students on which to build a successful future. We expect an equal partnership among parents, community, faculty, staff and students to create a safe, caring, innovative and progressive learning environment. Atlantis incorporates the best research-based practices in education to meet the needs of our student population. It is our intent to become a model of educational excellence.

To successfully fulfill our mission, Atlantis Charter School offers the following:

• A core academic program based on Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, encouraging careful experimentation in ways to improve teaching and learning.

• A professional staff that develops curriculum focusing on the academic success of each student and, through staff development, reaches for higher individual and school wide goals.

• A safe, caring, and welcoming environment that models a love for learning and strategies that teach how to resolve conflicts in a non-violent manner.

• Improvement of academic performance through fostering health and fitness programs for students.

• A Family Learning Center that involves everyone in school – children, parents, teachers and administrators – as partners in achieving success for our students.

As trustees, staff, students and parents we are committed to these values. We believe that a thriving community is built upon personal responsibility and collective contributions. These values guide our judgments and actions as we work together to carry out our mission.

We celebrate differences and empower each other and ourselves. We nurture diversity in all its forms, including opinions and experience, education and religion, race and ethnicity, gender and age, able bodied and infirm, sexual orientation and gender identity, and economic resources.

We make informed decisions and use our resources well. We behave in ways that foster safety. We do our best, always striving for excellence. We honor our commitments and are accountable for our decisions and actions.

We are committed and persistent. We are disciplined and unselfish. We take pride in what we do.

We are open and candid. We are honest and ethical. We are trusting and trustworthy.

We know that wisdom comes from lifelong learning. We think critically and ask questions.