Mission Statement
VISION
The Sarasota Military Academy envisions an exemplary, trend-setting
approach to education. State and District academic objectives in concert
with Army JROTC curriculum and high standards of discipline will yield
dynamic and comprehensive educational programs. Our new
building and state-of-the-art resources will enrich the students'
experience in preparation for college and the career of their choice.
The future of the American democracy will be enhanced by the knowledge,
leadership, and patriotism of SMA graduates.
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MISSION
The mission of The Sarasota Military Academy is to provide high school
students the highest quality education possible, incorporating the
principles of leadership, discipline, patriotism, and honor in a
military environment. Our primary intent is to enable students to become
exemplary citizens and to help them shape their futures into satisfying
and fulfilling lives.
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BELIEFS
> The highest standards of education, including clear goals and
expectations for student
achievement, should guide classroom activities and curriculum
development.
> Allocation of resources (human and fiscal) shall be aligned with the
vision and the school's
continuous process of improvement.
> All students can and should be challenged to learn.
> Education and academic achievement are the chief priorities of our
school.
> Each person should be treated respectfully as a valued individual.
> Daily Formation, paying respect to the flag, and wearing of military
uniforms by students,
faculty, and staff throughout the school day provide an effective
atmosphere for discipline and
learning on our campus.
> Parental involvement is essential to the learning process and
complements the efforts of
educators and community members in our shared responsibility to provide
a successful learning
environment.
> Providing unique classes (e.g., fencing, self defense, weight-lifting,
aviation, sailing,
equitation, etc.) within the school day is an incentive for students to
attend school and to enjoy
the experience while developing diverse lifetime skills.
> SMA is preparing students for their future. The curriculum will
reflect the dynamic and
expansive scope of knowledge of today's changing world.
> Students and teachers should be provided access to the technology
necessary to achieve academic
goals and acquire the skills critical to success in today's global
economy.
> Volunteer service and knowledge of civic duties and responsibilities
instill good citizenship
and should be an academic component of the Academy.
> Cultural diversity and tolerance toward the ideas and beliefs of
others are cornerstones of
American democracy and should be modeled by teachers, staff,
administrators, and students.
> Establishing clearly defined rules, with structure and discipline in
the classroom, provides the
best learning environment for students.
> A variety of instructional techniques employed in every classroom will
support the different
ways individuals learn.
> Students should be provided assessment tools that fairly offer each
the opportunity to
demonstrate success in learning.
> Each student should be encouraged to seek continuous self improvement.
> Students should strive to bring honor to themselves, their families,
their community, and the
United States of America.