Measure of Excellence

Visionary Leadership: Guiding the Path to Educational Excellence

At Imagine Madison Avenue School of Arts, we believe that a highly effective school is born from a combination of key elements: a rigorous academic program, a culture of trust, and high expectations. Our visionary instructional leadership team leads the way, while our talented and dedicated teachers bring this vision to life.

To ensure continuous improvement, we closely monitor and evaluate our school’s performance using a set of Measures of Excellence. These measures serve as guiding principles, allowing us to consistently strive for greatness in everything we do.

Academic Growth

We prioritize academic growth as the primary indicator of both student and school success. We are committed to ensuring that every Imagine student develops the necessary skills and habits for successful learning. Our educators, students, parents, and board members support the Imagine Schools Academic Excellence Framework, which emphasizes increased rigor, focus, effectiveness, and accountability. We celebrate and measure each student’s significant academic progress and strive for proficiency within three years or less.

Positive Character Development

At Imagine Madison Avenue School of Arts, positive character development is integrated into every aspect of our curriculum and school culture. Our teachers and staff model and teach virtues, guiding students to set academic and personal goals. By practicing integrity, diligence, and taking responsibility for their studies, students acquire virtuous habits that shape their lives.

Parent Choice

Parent Choice is a crucial indicator of our school’s performance. Parents choose Imagine Schools because they seek academic quality, character development, and a nurturing environment for their children. We foster a positive learning environment by closely collaborating with parents and guardians, recognizing our shared responsibility for their children’s academic and personal growth.

Economic Sustainability

Economic Sustainability involves responsible stewardship of public funds to optimize educational outcomes for our students. Our educators strive to operate within means, ensuring that resources are utilized to benefit students’ education. Meeting our commitments to academic excellence, character development, and parent choice contributes to fully enrolled and economically sustainable schools.

School Development

School Development focuses on improving each Imagine School’s operational strength and enhancing our ability to deliver a rigorous and relevant education. We uphold integrity, accountability, and a passion for academic excellence. Our schools foster safe, ethical, and joyful cultures of learning, enabling both adults and students to thrive and grow.

Download Imagine’s proprietary Academic Excellence Framework to explore our approach, which emphasizes increased focus, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. We believe this Framework provides a roadmap as we continue our journey towards academic excellence. At Imagine Schools, we are dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience that empowers students to reach their full potential.