1. We believe that all children can and do learn, and will strive to fulfill their potential as learners in an atmosphere of acceptance, respect, and high academic expectation.

2. We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment in our classrooms and our school to enable our students to learn.

3. Shared decision-making and open communication between staff members and the principal promotes trust and allows for creativity.

4. We believe that parents are an integral part of a child's education. Parents, teachers, and community working together provide a quality educational experience for all students.

5. We are committed to varying our teaching methods to better provide students the opportunity to reach their full potential using the modality that best meets their specific needs.

6. Staff development fosters continued improvements in individuals so that our educational program is enhanced and we are modeling the values of life-long learning to our students.

7. We believe providing "real life" experiences will offer students a basis for functioning in adult life.

8. We believe that promoting high self-esteem is essential to the students' growth socially and academically.

9. We believe that recognizing students for their academic successes and outstanding citizenship promotes their continued success and encourages others to follow suit.

10. We believe in developing an educational program that meets and exceeds the state/district framework and addresses individual student needs.