We believe:

• That student and staff learning and growth, development of positive attitudes and respect for others and ourselves are our highest priorities.

• That personal growth is a lifelong process.

• That students, parents and community control the conditions for success and share in the responsibility for results.

• In developing positive attitudes, a good work ethic and decision making skills.

• That success in life depends on developing certain qualities – cooperation, perseverance, commitment, caring, integrity, honesty and loyalty.

• That the quality of the board of education, administration, and staff determine the quality of instruction.

• In meeting and challenging the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of each individual.

• In nurturing a positive self-concept in all individuals

• That care and compassion towards others is essential

• That students need to develop responsibility for their own actions and learning

• That student learning data should drive budgetary, curriculum and instructional strategies