“The truth is, no one of us can be, free until everybody is free.” – Dr. Maya Angelou
Educational Design
Maya Design Principles
Personalized– At Maya Angelou, our school is personalized and prepared to foster student achievement and growth in a culture of high expectations.
Relevant– At Maya Angelou, our students engage relevant learning that applied to the real world.
Continuous Learning– At Maya Angelou, we believe in authentic and multiple assessments that strengthen student understanding and growth.
School Culture– At Maya Angelou, we maintain a school culture based on trust, respect, responsibility, and nonviolence, and one that celebrates student accomplishments at every opportunity.
Comprehensive Support– At Maya Angelou, we offer opportunities and extended supports for the whole student.
Strong Ties to the Community– At Maya Angelou, we have strong ties to the community, enabling our students to learn from others, and others to learn from them.
Social Justice–At Maya Angelou, we are committed to bringing social justice into the school community.
Focus on the Future–At Maya Angelou, we focus on the future as well as the present.
Engage Family and Friends–At Maya Angelou, we engage families, caregivers and friends in the lives of our students.
Shared Leadership–At Maya Angelou, we believe strong, accountable, shared leadership is a key to school success.