We believe that...

• Every child is entitled to a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning.
• Every child's education is the responsibility of the school with the help and support of the parent.
• Every child deserves to have their basic needs met and be treated with dignity.
• Every child deserves a learning community enhanced with positive relationships and mutual respect among students and staff.
• Every child deserves to be taught by a well-trained staff, who is motivated to do the best job possible.
• Every child is capable of becoming responsible, self-directed, lifelong learners, when engaged in a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
• Every child is capable of improving (increasing) their individual performance, when motivated by challenging expectations.
• Every child is capable of learning what is needed to be a productive United States citizen and this will occur best when educators, administrators, parents, students, and community members work together.