We believe that...

-     Parents should be involved in the education of their children.

-     Self-esteem is important for personal growth.

-     Quality education must be accessible to everyone.

-     Every individual must be treated with respect and dignity.

-     Education is a life-long process.

-     All students can learn.

-     Education is a shared responsibility and cooperative effort between home, school,

      and community.                                                                              

-     An effective education extends beyond the classroom experience.

-     Achieving success is the most important motivational experience.

-     A caring environment nurtures the desire for learning.

-     Every citizen should be involved in education.

-     Early childhood education begins the formative process of learning.

-     Assessment should guide instruction.

-     Learning experiences are best achieved in a flexible environment.

Every student's education should be cultivated by a...

-     Desire for learning

-     Comprehensive core of knowledge

-     Developmentally appropriate curriculum

Every student should be able...

-     To set goals

-     To be responsible

-     To communicate with others

-     To reason and problem solve

-     To work cooperatively

-     To make sound decisions