Mission: We are here to empower all students to become global thinkers through collaboration, communication, and inquiry. 

Vision:

• Holistic Education: Develop adaptable, inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who contribute to a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding, empathy, and respect.

• Global Readiness: Prepare students to thrive as responsible, ethical, and communicative citizens in a rapidly changing global community.

• Balance: Promote well-being for ourselves and others to create a harmonious and supportive learning environment.

• Collaboration: Value and reflect the voices of students, staff, and the community through meaningful program implementation.

• Excellence in Instruction: Deliver systematic, rigorous, and engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, lifelong learning, and effective communication skills.

• Employee Recognition: Respect and value our employees for their compassion, adaptability, expertise, and professionalism.

• Community Pride: Foster pride in being Andersen Astronauts and part of an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program within the Chandler Unified School District, a premier district of choice, where all students feel welcome and empowered.

Philosophy:
We believe in empowering student voice and choice to make learning relevant and meaningful. Students engage in cognitively complex tasks that support conceptual thinking, content knowledge, skill development, and social-emotional well-being. Strong relationships with students are prioritized as we guide them to see themselves as adaptable global citizens who collaborate, communicate effectively, and take informed action in the world.

Collective Commitments:

• Provide high-quality learning experiences that challenge and inspire all students.

• Embed IB philosophy into all aspects of teaching, learning, and collaboration.

• Empower both teachers and students to actively engage in their learning journeys.

• Foster inquiry by encouraging meaningful and thought-provoking questions.

• Set and pursue effective, measurable goals aligned with the IB philosophy.

• Cultivate inclusive, dynamic, and collaborative learning communities.

• Nurture a dynamic school culture that embraces adaptability, innovation, and progress.