Mission of the WACAS

Mission Statement

The West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies is a state-of-the-art facility whose mission is to provide dynamic instruction within the career and technology curriculum that prepares and instills a passion for the student’s continued educational endeavors and future careers. We will engage the students in rigorous, innovative, and relevant learning opportunities that promote their academic, physical, and emotional growth. We will provide a collaborative educational environment that supports individuals academically, socially, and emotionally to become productive members of society.

Vision Statement

The Vision of the West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies is to inspire and prepare the students entrusted to us to assume their roles in the highly skilled, high-demand 21st-century workforce and to become productive members of society who make a dynamic, positive impact on their futures, families, and communities.

Rigor Statement

The West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies challenges students to enhance their depth of knowledge by utilizing a rigorous curriculum that is engaging, investigative, and thought-provoking. All students are expected to perform at their highest achievable level while acquiring industry knowledge, skills, experience, and certifications pertinent to the global economy. Professional standards are modeled by the West Ashley Center of Advanced Studies educators, staff, and administrators through their work ethic, pursuit of relevant experiences, and high expectations of their students, co-workers, and themselves.