We believe that student achievement is the chief priority for the school and should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.

We believe that establishing and maintaining high expectations and a commitment to excellence are critical components to successful students.

We believe a safe and orderly environment insures an atmosphere that promotes teaching and learning.

We believe that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

We believe that modeling and reinforcing basic values such as respect, trustworthiness, caring, fairness, citizenship, cultural awareness and responsibility is an integral part of education.

We believe that each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.

We believe each student has the ability to learn and be successful and must assume responsibility for his/her own potential.

We believe students, teachers, administrators, the Board, parents and community members working together as a team to build a strong foundation for learning share the responsibility for a successful education.

We believe co-curricular and extracurricular programs help prepare our students for success with life, college preparatory and workforce skills.

We believe all students have the right to an education, but not the right to interfere with the education of others.

We believe learning is a lifelong process and is essential for everyone in the educational community.