ACS Athens operates based on its own set of procedures and policies, as defined by the school Board of Trustees, the school President and the USA Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools guidelines. The USA Middle States Associations also approves the school policies and procedures by accrediting ACS Athens.
Educational decisions affecting students are made by the school principal after consultation with the appropriate faculty and counseling personnel. For financial issues the applicable administrator will be involved. All such decisions must be approved by the ACS Athens President.