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 communityASA 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