APS is a nonprofit charter management system providing world-class education in Philadelphia’s diverse communities. LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY BELIEVES THAT WORKING TOGETHER WITH PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS CREATES AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN ALL CONTENT AREAS, EXPLORE A DIVERSE CURRICULUM, PREPARE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDE SERVICE TO A GROWING COMMUNITY, FOSTER POSITIVE HEALTHY ADULT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, PARTICIPATE IN CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND DEVELOP A RESPECT FOR OTHERS THROUGH EXEMPLARY MENTORSHIP, EXPERIENCE COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITIES IN ALL CONTENT AREAS FROM FINE ARTS TO TECHNOLOGY, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS INTO LIFELONG LEARNERS.