Mission Statement

Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy will educate scholars in an academic environment where they will learn to be leaders, provide community service, empathy toward others, develop a strong sense of community, graduate from a four-year college or university and/or pursue a career.

Vision

In an environment of brotherhood, the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy will develop scholars who are empathetic, service oriented, problem solvers, life-long learners who are successful in high school, college, career, and life.

Values

In our interactions with students, families, community stakeholders and each other, we commit to:

• Caring for every child to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
• Educational equity, to ensure every child receives what is needed to develop to their full potential.
• Innovation and academic excellence to inspire the next generation of leaders, civically engaged citizens, creative and critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.
• Valuing diversity, inclusion and meaningful engagement of all voices as we collaborate to improve the common good.
• A culture of respect, transparency, and data-informed decision making to build trusting relationships with each other and those we serve.
• Engaging our employees and inviting their collaboration to make AISD a great place to work.
• Aligning resources to student needs, to be strategic stewards of financial and human capacities to achieve our vision and mission.