All students can learn.

Each student should be challenged to reach his or her full potential.

Each student is a valued individual.

Students can learn best when they are actively engaged in learning.

Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.

Students need to apply their learning in meaningful contexts.

Students should learn to become effective decision-makers and problem solvers.

A student's self esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect between students and staff.

A safe and physically comfortable environment helps to promote student learning.

Cultural diversity can increase student's understanding of different peoples and cultures.

Students learn to make appropriate decisions given a supportive and challenging learning environment.

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.

Teachers, administrators, parents, students, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.

The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, independent, lifelong learners.