To meet our vision, we want every student who graduates from Albany Unified to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to thrive in a diverse and changing world.

We strive to support our students to be:
Critical Thinkers and Lifelong Learners

• Demonstrate academic mastery through rigorous, standards-based instruction adapted to individual strengths and needs
• Understand and express knowledge in multiple ways, including verbal, written, artistic, technological, and alternative communication
• Engage in inquiry, problem-solving, and innovation across disciplines with accessible entry points for all learners
• Use data, feedback, and reflection to grow, set goals, and continuously improve

Equity-Centered and Culturally Aware

• Recognize, respect, and affirm diverse identities, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences
• Interrupt bias, stereotypes, and systemic inequities in school and society
• Engage in inclusive practices that build belonging and accessibility for all
• Lead and advocate for equity, justice, and community well-being

Effective Communicators and Collaborators

• Listen actively and share ideas with clarity, empathy, and purpose, using a variety of communication methods—including assistive technologies and alternative forms of expression
• Collaborate respectfully with diverse peers, honoring multiple perspectives and ways of contributing
• Use digital tools, media, and accessibility supports thoughtfully to communicate and connect
• Demonstrate leadership in academic, civic, and community spaces through their unique strengths and voices

Socially and Emotionally Skilled

• Apply self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal skills to navigate school and life
• Practice restorative, trauma-informed, and inclusive approaches to conflict resolution
• Build and maintain healthy relationships, with support for different communication and interaction styles
• Advocate for their own mental wellness and support the well-being of others

Engaged Community Leaders

• Participate in civic life with a strong sense of responsibility, agency, and purpose
• Use academic, social-emotional, and lived experience knowledge to strengthen their communities
• Take initiative to lead projects that address local or global challenges, with accessible pathways for participation
• Demonstrate integrity, resilience, and commitment to the common good

Ready for College, Career, and Life

• Meet or exceed A–G and/or CTE pathway requirements, with equitable access and appropriate supports
• Use real-world experiences—such as project-based learning, service opportunities, and work-based learning—to prepare for postsecondary success
• Set and pursue meaningful college, career, and life goals that reflect their strengths and aspirations
• Adapt with confidence and flexibility to future opportunities, challenges, and change

Creative & Inspired in Arts & Music

• Explore and express ideas through multiple forms of visual, performing, and digital arts, with adaptive opportunities for full participation
• Appreciate the role of creativity in culture, identity, expression, and innovation
• Develop confidence and joy through performance, production, and artistic collaboration in inclusive environments
• Carry forward a lifelong appreciation for the arts and music as vital to personal and community well-being

Healthy and Active in Mind and Body

• Build lifelong habits of wellness, movement, and balance in ways that work for each individual learner
• Participate in teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance through inclusive physical education, recreation, and adaptive activities
• Understand the importance of nutrition, health, and self-care for whole-person well-being
• Make choices that support both physical and mental health, with access to supports and accommodations as needed