Child Safety Statement

ACS Athens works diligently to provide a place of belonging, trust and care for all its students. Staff members are committed to educating students and the community about child safety and responsible personal and social behaviors.

Child abuse and neglect are violations of children’s human rights and are obstacles to the child’s education as well as to their physical, emotional and spiritual development. Whenever ACS Athens staff members have reasonable cause to believe that a child is suffering, or is at significant risk of suffering abuse or neglect, they must report the suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to appropriate school personnel. Authorized personnel, within the parameters of best educational practices, school regulations and local law, will follow up on all referrals.

For more information about our Child Safety Protocols, check our Child Safeguarding and Protection Handbook.

ACS Athens Beliefs

• All decisions in the school must be made in the best interest of students

• Academic excellence is built upon each student’s unique talents and ability

• Student learning must be a shared responsibility of the student, the school and the family

• Students learn and develop best in an environment of cooperation, belonging and trust

• Respecting, accepting and embracing diversity enriches one’s community.

• Effective global citizenship demands a strong sense of civic responsibility and community service

• Educating students should promote intellectual, social, physical and emotional development and ethical decision making

• All individuals can succeed and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become lifelong learners with ethos