SAA teachers and staff promote a family friendly environment; emphasizing the fine and performing arts and the importance of cooperation among teachers, parents, staff and students. Creative teachers, hands on projects, centers and theme-based classrooms facilitate the academic learning process while top instruction in the arts is available to all K-12 students. Classrooms consistently employ Differentiated Instruction and Cooperative Learning strategies, with the purpose of effectively educating students, while encouraging a life-long love of learning.