We believe that ...

• The achievement gap must be eliminated;
• All students have an inherent ability and desire to achieve at a high standard;
• Students learn best through a curriculum that engages inquire, utilizes relevant experience, and works across disciplines;
• Students learn best when using the artistic/creative process for acquiring knowledge and demonstrating understanding;
• Staff members are responsible for providing support and structure to help all students achieve;
• Diversity is celebrated in an encironment that is safe, accepting, supportive, respectful, and free of all forms of discrimination;
• Collaborative, supportive, nurturing relationships between staff and students are essential to grow as learners;
• Families and community play a critical Role in the success of students;
• Teachers model the life-long learning skills of goal-setting, collaborating, researching, applying, and relfecting;
• Student voices are crucial to the learning process and to the development of a positive school cuture;
• Learning is a life-long passion and pursuit.