Atlantic City Public Schools will become a place where students and the community know they can find: Teachers, administrators and staff who appreciate the uniqueness of each individual student and treat that uniqueness with responsive, caring concern; An environment that demonstrates a total commitment to students' success, motivating each student to achieve his or her own academic, physical and social goals; High quality, relevant and appropriate learning opportunities that meet and challenge individual students' abilities and interests; Support systems that nurture and promote the highest academic accomplishments; An atmosphere so conducive to teaching and learning that students exceed what is expected of them; and A sense of encouragement and improvement that develops in students and throughout the community an "I can" and "we will" attitude.