- Vision and Mission Statements
- SACS Accreditation
- Strategic School Improvement Plan 2011-12
- School Calendar
- AUTEC School History
- ANNOUNCEMENTS!
- School Supply Lists for 2011-12
- Ms. Margaret Aliendre, Principal
- Mrs. Jamey Canipe, Administrative Assistant
- Ms. Shanti Treese, Grades K-1
- Ms. Denise Canneto, Grades 2-3
- Ms. Elizabeth Sandstrom, Grades 4-5
- Mr. Randall Nelson, Middle School
- Ms. Joneta Hockett, Library Media Specialist
- Ms. Diane Wiktorowski, High School Paraprofessional/Visual & Performing Arts
- Mr. Greg Passalacqua, Physical Education/Health
- School Pics
- Contact Us
- Art Resources
AUTEC School History
School Mascot - The Stingray
School Colors - Aqua, White, and Black
AUTEC School had its beginnings in 1967 when an AUTEC family began educating their childern in their home in Fresh Creek, utilizing the Calvert Home Study Curriculum. The following year, other parents recognizing a common need, rented a house in Fresh Creek where six children received daily instruction.
The growth trend continued in 1969 with the official move to a base location, where the school was housed in two trailers near the present ARA facilities. By 1972, there was a greater need for organization, and the first by-laws were drafted for the AUTEC Citizens' School. With the growing enrollment, the school required two additional trailers. From 1967 to 1987, the school was financially supported and administered by parents. The cost to the parents was significant, particularly to families with more than one child in school.
In early 1985, plans were initiated to obtain a permanent school facility and a professional teaching staff. The following year began a new era for the school with the employment of a school administrator, professional teachers, and construction of a permanent facility. The 1986-87 academic year was the first year the school officially became a part of the AUTEC Project. A self-study began in 1988 and the school was accredited in December 1990 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In 1998, a new principal and faculty was hired. The school staff completed a ten-year self-study and visitation by a SACS accreditation team during the 1999-2000 school year, and received praise, commendations, and recommendations. A SACS Interim Visitation Committee arrived in April 2003 to review school progess. They submitted an excellent evaluation of the school's overall program. After the submission of a guided self-study in January 2007, AUTEC School was most recently awarded reaccreditation in March 2007.
Today, AUTEC School, with its ten staff members and nearly 40 students, continues its dedication to serving the needs of its student base. A School Improvement Plan is updated and maintained each year based on data collection and analysis. The school team is committed to highest quality education as evidenced in the school vision and mission statements.
