Mission of Rochester arts and Sciences academy
Mission Statement
Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy is Southeastern Minnesota's leader in child-centered, individualized, international education. It is a caring and accepting community of students, teachers, and parents committed to developing inquiring, creative and respectful life-long learners prepared for the ever globalizing world.
La Academia de Artes y Ciencias de Rochester es un lίder en el sureste de Minnesota en la educaciόn completa de ninos. El colegio presenta una cominudad solidara de estudiantes, profesores, y padres en un ambiente de bienvenida y tolerancia con la meta crear individuales inquisitivos, creativos y respetuosos, motivados al aprender para toda la vida.
Principles
At RASA, we believe that every child has a unique constellation of passions and talents best cultivated through personal growth stimulated by academic challenge. The RASA community of teachers and families are committed to nurturing individual talents and personal excellence. As an International Baccalaureate Candidate School, our aim is to develop active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens. Our approach is based on establishing a supportive learning environment that is based on a common set of values, the IB Learner Profile.
The IB Learner Profile
Thinkers: Exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to make sound decisions and solve complex problems.
Communicators: Receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language, including the language of mathematical symbols.
Risk-takers: Approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence and independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are courageous and articulate in defending those things in which they believe.
Knowledgeable: They have spent time in our school, exploring themes which have global relevance and importance. In so doing, they have acquired a critical mass of significant knowledge.
Principled: They have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning. They have integrity, honesty, and a sense of fairness and justice.
Caring: They show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a sense of personal commitment to action and service.
Open-minded: They respect the views, values and traditions of other individuals and cultures and are accustomed to seeking and considering a range of points of view.
Balanced: They understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being.
Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and analyze their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.