We Believe:

1.     Respect for each individual isfundamental to teaching and learning.

2.     All children can learn givenappropriate time, instruction, and access to resources.

3.     Students must have an opportunityfor high quality education in the least restrictive environment necessary torealize their potential and explore their passions.

4.     Students benefit academically ina safe, supportive and stimulating environment.

5.     Students’ learning, attendance,and behavior improve when they are actively engaged in meaningful, relevant work.

6.     Education is a sharedresponsibility.  It is a partnership of home, school and community.

7.     An effective balance andinterdependence must exist among the written curriculum, instruction in theclassroom, and assessment for and of learning.

8.     High standards and expectationsmust be maintained through a system of accountability for all students, staffand schools.

9.  Webelieve decision making is a collaborative process, which is research based,data-driven, and addresses policy and change while staying focused on studentlearning.

10.  Quality faculty and other staff areessential to school excellence.