Mission: ASA inspires creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts. Vision: ASA provides a community of intellectual and creative challenges in order to inspire students to: *Be life-long learners *Make informed decisions *Embrace difficult ideas *Develop meaningful relationships *Become self-disciplined *Be passionate about their art and their education *Be part of and enrich the Phoenix community ASA believes in a school culture that values: *High standards and striving for academic and artistic excellence *Critical thinking, creativity and innovation *Collaboration and cooperation *Community building among students, teachers, parents and partners *Faculty modeling and positive peer pressure reinforcing school values