Why ATLAS?
You have a CHOICE when it comes to selecting the best fit for your child's education. As a leadership and technology magnet school, ATLAS is uniquely equipped to provide our students with a solid foundation to prepare them for success in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. But don't just take our word for it, schedule a personalized tour and come see for yourself!
Long-term Outcomes of Attending a Diverse School
- Greater educational and occupational attainment
- Greater workplace readiness for occupations that require interacting with customers and coworkers from all racial backgrounds, and functioning in an increasingly global economy
- Interesting fact: U.S. Employers spend roughly $200 to $300 million dollars each year providing diversity training because too few of their employees are prepared to work with people who come from different racial, economic or cultural backgrounds
- Adult cross-racial/ethnic friendships, mutual trust and acceptance
- Lower level of violence and social disorder
- Less involvement with the criminal justice system
- Democratic values and attitudes
- Civic engagement
- Choice of integrated neighborhoods; graduates have a greater tendency to live in integrated neighborhoods
Short-term Outcomes of Attending a Diverse School K-12
- Greater achievement across the curriculum
- Increased social and emotional outcomes
- Growth in leadership, critical thinking, and ability to work cooperatively and problem solve
- Lower dropout rates
- Reduction in prejudice and cross-racial fears
- Growth in interpersonal skills; Increase in mutual trust, respect and acceptance
- Greater tolerance