About Us

Imagine Andrews Public Charter School (PCS) was established on Joint Base Andrews in 2010 to provide outstanding educational opportunities for military and community students. As a cooperative venture between Imagine Schools, Joint Base Andrews, and the Prince George’s County Public School System, Imagine Andrews PCS will provide a challenging learning environment for approximately 260 students, in kindergarten through fourth grade. Expansion plans for Imagine Andrews include adding a grade a year through eighth grade. The student body is composed of children whose families are assigned to Andrews as well as children from families not assigned to the base and who may be both military and non military.

Our Mission

The mission of Imagine Andrews Public Charter School (IAPCS) is to serve our nation by providing the students of the Andrews Community with a “world class” education, while meeting the needs of military families.

Our Vision

The vision of IAPCS is to create a school environment that prepares students for high school and beyond, develops their strong moral character, and provides them with the skills necessary to lead and advance our nation.

Educating the Military Child

At its core, Imagine Andrews will be devoted to managing the challenges faced by children from military families. A growing body of research indicates that students whose parents are deployed in active war zones often experience emotional and behavioral problems that alter their academic performance and outcomes.

Therefore, as part of its mission, Imagine Andrews will incorporate a heightened understanding of the stressors facing the students from military families. In order to help students deal effectively with their daily lives, faculty and staff will be specifically trained to recognize and handle the unique circumstances experienced by military families. This understanding will ultimately lead to increased student achievement.

Imagine Andrews also will serve the community at large, on many fronts. Understanding the importance of community support to make any school successful, Imagine Andrews will seek a partnership with the military units on Andrews, the schools in the local community, and with Prince George’s County Public Schools. Additionally, we will work collaboratively with the businesses within Prince George’s County, and will encourage involvement from all parents in our school community.

Ultimately, we desire to see not only the students of Imagine Andrews progress to academic levels that will ensure their success in high school, college, and the workplace, but we also want to offer all children of Prince George’s County Public Schools the same opportunities.

For more information about supporting the education of military children, please click here to visit “Educating the Military Child.”

 

Learn about The Military Child Initiative with Lynne Michael Blum, PhD.