Mission & Vision

Afya means health in Swahili.  At Afya Public Charter School, promoting health is the main thing we do. We believe that students in the middle grades need regular opportunities to think critically, be physically active, and interact constructively with peers. As they participate in this kind of work and play, our students create and learn habits of mind and body that lead to their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional health.

Our responsibility is to provide an effective learning environment in which Afya students can develop a strong sense of self, academic proficiency, and awareness of others. Afya graduates will be articulate, literate young people proud to engage in the complexities of today’s world. Afya graduates will be ready for the high school of their choice and ready to live healthy lives.

Intellectual Health
The Afya academic program is based on state and national standards, differentiated to meet the needs of each student, and connected to the community.  Our schedule and courses allow for in-depth study as well as remediation and enrichment.  Achievement is celebrated daily as students are saturated in success.

Physical Health
The Afya curriculum teaches students the habits of a healthy lifestyle.  Students are physically active every day through physical education classes, structured play, and fitness & sports clubs both during and after the school day.

Social & Emotional Health
Middle school is a time of great change in the lives of young people.  We are committed to providing the necessary support and structures as our students grow into adolescents.

If you are interested in reading the Afya PCS Charter document, from September 2007, you can download the pdf here.