We Believe:

 ·         Children achieve more when they begin school ready to learn.

 ·         Education is the responsibility of families and the community as well as the school.

 ·         Our school must offer a safe, orderly, and nurturing environment for learning.

 ·         Teaching should emphasize the acquisition of basic academic skills with an emphasis on reading and math, through a developmentally-appropriate, hands-on and technologically-enhanced curriculum.

 ·         Each student is a valued individual with unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

 ·         Students learn in different ways, at varied paces, have different learning styles, and should be challenged to reach their potential, including exceptional students who deserve special services and resources.

 ·         Since learning is life-long, students need to learn skills, concepts, and attitudes that lead to success both in school and in adult life.

 ·         School should provide a variety of assessment opportunities to demonstrate student proficiency and achievement.

 ·         Since the most important influence in the classroom is the teacher, our school must foster effective teaching by qualified professionals..

 ·         Cultural diversity enriches the learning and teaching environment.

 ·         Students and teachers should demonstrate respect for one another, for their school, and the community.