American Samoa Department of Education

The American Samoa Department of Education is comprised of 22 ECE (or early childhood education) centers, 22 elementary schools, and 6 high schools. The education department serves over 15,531 students in grades K-12, early childhood education and special education programs.

Vision:

The VISION of the American Samoa Department of Education is for all our children to achieve success locally and abroad; to understand the Samoan language and culture; and to be proud of their heritage, while appreciating the cultural diversity of American Samoa.

Mission:

The MISSION of the American Samoa Department of Education is to ensure student success by providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities to all our children.

Goals:

Goal 1:           All children will leave high school proficient in the English and Samoan languages.

Goal 2:           All children will leave high school proficient in Math, Science, Social Studies, and Samoan History and culture.

Goal 3:           The health and well being of all children will be ensured by regular instruction in physical education and health and through safe and healthy learning environments

Goal 4:           All children will be provided opportunities to become proficient in the arts, technology, life skills, and other academic subjects.

Goal 5:           All children will be provided opportunities to become certified through a quality career and technical program.