The AASD Mission

The primary mission of the Altoona Area School District is to deliver the written curriculum in a thorough and efficient manner to every school-age student, and measure said delivery to its purported effect.

The secondary missions are to instruct students on standards of behavior which should include, but not be limited to: manners, responsibility, reliability, dependability, self-discipline, self esteem and perseverance; and to become partners with our community in economic revitalization and development.

Elementary Education

School Counselors

Gifted Support

Special Education

Secondary Education

ESL Instruction

Hearing Impaired Support

Speech/Language Support

A Commitment to Quality

The AASD began its pursuit of Total Quality Education in 1985. Some seven years later, Q-SITE (Quality Schools Involving Teams for Excellence) became a reality.

Q-SITE is a process of decision-making which takes place at each school and actively involves the people who are responsible for increasing student achievement.

Q-SITE teams are comprised of parents, community members, teachers, support staff and the building principal. These stakeholders, using available data, systematically plan, monitor and evaluate goals and projects to continuously improve their schools.

In January, 2002, the school district took another step forward in its pursuit of quality when it received ISO 9001 certification.

ISO 9001, the internationally-recognized standard, provides a guide for establishing, improving and maintaining a quality management system. Certification is proof that the AASD has met these standards. ISO 9001 focuses on customer service, standardization of processes and procedures, strategic planning and continuous improvement.