Formal Writing Assignments for AP English - Salem ….doc

SALEM ACADEMY CURRICULUM GUIDE MISSION STATEMENT Now in its third century of sustaining a community in which girls learn best, Salem Academy remains dedicated to fostering the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth of young women. Founded in 1772 by the Moravian church, Salem Academy flourishes today as an independent, college-preparatory school that celebrates its diversity and affirms each students uniqueness. As advocates for women in leadership roles, we recognize our place in a global society and persist in our commitment to a lifetime of learning. We pledge ourselves to retain and nurture those values which encourage each student to take risks, show integrity, and discover her passion as she sets out on her own journey. PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES To prepare students for a lifetime of learning by: admitting students who are of college-preparatory quality providing for small classes and individual attention fostering mature attitudes toward work and the development of effective study habits requiring mastery of subject matter encouraging logical, independent, critical, and creative thinking broadening intellectual, artistic, and cultural horizons of the students guiding students in the selection of colleges most suited to their needs To foster an ethical and spiritual climate by: maintaining an honor system which promotes personal integrity in every girl offering a program which allows students to express and practice their own religious beliefs offering opportunities for, and encouraging participation in, service to the community making a consistent effort to inspire each girl to practice consideration for all individuals teaching a sense of individual responsibility necessary and desirable for good citizenship in a school community and in a democratic society To foster mental and physical well-being by: admitting students whose academic background and character indicate the potential for personal and intellectual achievement providing a well kept