About Us
Asmuyao Community School was founded in April 1972 and is a non-profit, non-discriminatory establishment. The school is a small but thriving establishment staffed with individuals that recognize the need for alternative educational options for students in the island community. ACS is an accredited institution by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school is operated by qualified staff and governed by a Board of Trustees. All teachers are fully certified in their area of study. Asmuyao provides an independent study program and uses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) adopted by the Guam Department of Education. Its curriculum mirrors that of the the Guam district schools. Students may enroll in the ACS program as a full-time or part-time student. Each student is prepared an individual plan that is necessary to fulfill requirements for high school graduation. Parents are highly encouraged to be active participants for students' success.
Any individual with the desire to obtain a high school diploma is welcomed at Asmuyao. There are no age limits, even if you have been out of school for several years. Part-time students coming from a GDOE school or a private school are welcomed for credit recovery or advancement.
Asmuyao Community School was founded in April 1972 and is a non-profit, non-discriminatory establishment. The school is a small but thriving establishment staffed with individuals that recognize the need for alternative educational options for students in the island community. ACS is an accredited institution by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school is operated by qualified staff and governed by a Board of Trustees. All teachers are fully certified in their area of study. Asmuyao provides an independent study program and uses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) adopted by the Guam Department of Education. Its curriculum mirrors that of the the Guam district schools. Students may enroll in the ACS program as a full-time or part-time student. Each student is prepared an individual plan that is necessary to fulfill requirements for high school graduation. Parents are highly encouraged to be active participants for students' success.
Any individual with the desire to obtain a high school diploma is welcomed at Asmuyao. There are no age limits, even if you have been out of school for several years. Part-time students coming from a GDOE school or a private school are welcomed for credit recovery or advancement.
School Mission Statement
Asmuyao Community School provides ALL students with an opportunity for independent study that will lead to the fulfillment of graduation requirements, while providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to prepare them for the
real world of work and beyond.
Asmuyao Community School provides ALL students with an opportunity for independent study that will lead to the fulfillment of graduation requirements, while providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to prepare them for the
real world of work and beyond.
School Learner Outcomes
At Asmuyao Community School, it is hoped that upon completion of studies, ALL students will become:
A- Assertive and Accepting of self and others
C-Contributing Citizen to the Community
S- Skillful and Striving Successful Individuals
A- Assertive and Accepting of self and others. To be an assertive and accepting individual, students
At Asmuyao Community School, it is hoped that upon completion of studies, ALL students will become:
A- Assertive and Accepting of self and others
C-Contributing Citizen to the Community
S- Skillful and Striving Successful Individuals
A- Assertive and Accepting of self and others. To be an assertive and accepting individual, students
- are confident about their self-worth
- express their ideas, opinions and talents
- own their education and exhibit a positive attitude to meet their goals
- engage in opportunities/activities to build strength and improve weaknesses
- effectively share learning with adult mentors and peers
- respect other's differences
- accept cultural diversity, lifestyles and ideas
- are cognizant and respectful or rules, procedures, and laws that govern the school and the community
- abide by these systems in the school environment and the community
- are law-abiding and contribute to the community and its environment
- demonstrate honesty and tolerance
- initiate assistance and volunteer service
- are aware of global issues that affect the community and the rest of the world
- be self-disciplined and committed to success
- exhibit perseverance
- communicate effectively
- utilize 21st century technology for success in learning
- set goals for success beyond a high school diploma
- successfully complete course of study
- apply higher order thinking skills through comprehension, interpretation of knowledge and experiences
- apply problem solving strategies to real life scenarios
Primary Purpose
- To provide an independent study program personalized to a standard-based curriculum focused on essential standards
- To collaborate with district-wide private/public school administrators and counselors to ensure students, grades 9-12, are provided with courses to fulfill graduation requirements.
- To provide a learning and teaching environment with clear objectives and expectations that monitor a student's growth and success.
- To be an alternative educational option in the Guam community for ALL students with the desire to fulfill requirements towards a high school diploma.