Our School

Mission Statement

GLENDALE AMERICAN SCHOOL is an active learning community... that strives to empower our children to achieve high academic and social standards. At American School, we strive to create a safe, meaningful and enjoyable learning environment in which each child has the opportunity to fulfill his/her academic potential and social needs.

We focus on developing fundamental skills; providing alternatives to meet the individual needs of our students; cultivating the desire to be a life-long learner; encouraging responsible citizenship; nurturing self-concept; facilitating aesthetic appreciation, involving parents in the learning process and empowering children.

Our goals are:   To continue student academic growth in all content areas, especially using Six Trait Writing, Oral Skill Development, strategies for second language learners; include parents as partners in educating children by further supporting parent communications, involving parents in decisions and sharing academic progress with parents continually; further refine monitoring of student success through measurable student progress; and expand and support collaboration, collegial grade-level planning for curriculum continuity and integration of subject areas.