In the striving of our mission we acknowledge that:

• All children can learn.

• The interaction between teacher and student is the most important interaction in the school system.

• The student voice is crucial in shaping his/her self-reliance, responsibility, and self-image.

• Schools must be safe, nurturing environments where respect is shared by all members of the school community (students, parents, teachers, administrators, supporters).

• Schools are most productive when teachers understand the school system's mission and participate in developing goals and programs for their students.

• The school community must create and strengthen the school's effectiveness by understanding its goals and participating in efforts to ensure student success.

• The student must value learning and develop an understanding of how learning relates to their future.

• Parents must be involved in shaping and promoting their children's motivation, confidence, and academic endeavor for them to be successful.

• Academic, aesthetic, social, physical, economic, and personal goals are important and must be given every opportunity to be expressed and accomplished.