Our Beliefs

• Student learning is the main goal.

• Student learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.

• A student’s self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among students and staff.

• A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.

• Students learn best when they have appropriate opportunities for success.

• Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles.

• Assessment of student learning should provide students with a variety of opportunities to demonstrate their achievement of the expectations of their learning.

• Schools need to function as a learning organization and promote opportunities of all who have a stake in the success of the school to work together as a community of learners.

• Students need to not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.

• Students, faculty, and administrators need a strong and consistent discipline plan.