Mission Statement
SF YMCA Urban Services Mission Our services promote family strengthening, safe and healthy communities, and academic enrichment.
The mission of Urban Services YMCA is to develop meaningful programs for communities that experience overwhelming risk factors (e.g., violence, substance abuse, poverty, etc.). Our organization works to alleviate the stress on San Francisco's overburdened system of care by supporting family resilience and stability. We promote academic excellence by delivering a diverse array of programs that foster learning, enhance educational performances, and improve reading, writing, and math skills.
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The Academy of Arts and Sciences Mission
The Academy of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to providing each student with a nurturing and individualized learning experience. We are here to promote self-advocacy, foster social awareness, and cultivate creative problem-solving skills.
Description
Vision
The Academy will fulfill its mission and meet the needs of its diverse population by...
oProviding students with engaging, culturally responsive curriculum and instructionoProviding access to academic and social support services
oProviding opportunities to connect with professionals in science, technology, arts and humanities.
oProviding an environment to develop strong advocacy and communication skills.
oProviding a challenging academic curriculum to prepare students to meet their individual college and career goals.
oEngaging families in school culture.
ESLRS
SOCIALLY AWARE CITIZENS -Students understand that their decisions and actions impact others.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS -Students skillfully convey ideas to advocate for self and others using written, spoken and artistic means.
CRITICAL THINKERS -Students approach the world with intellectual curiosity and attempt to solve complex problems creatively.
LIFE-LONG LEARNERS-Students develop an enthusiasm for learning and can adapt to various professional, cultural and academic settings.
