VALUES AND BELIEFS
1. We believe that all students should have the opportunity to develop their potential academically, socially, artistically, physically and emotionally.

2. We believe that all students can learn, become motivated achievers and have fun in learning.

3. We believe in developing self confidence and self esteem in our students and also reinforcing ethical and moral values.

4. We believe that the opinions of all members of the school community should be respected and that our students, parents, staff and citizens need to have pride in themselves, their schools and their community.

5. We believe that the quality of education depends on setting high expectations for students, parents, staff and community.

6. We believe in staff, parent and community involvement in the shared responsibility of educating our children through open communication, collaboration, committee work and group decision making activities.

7. We believe in providing the opportunity for a lifelong learning experience in a safe, positive, supportive, nurturing and drug free environment.

8. We believe that the educational process involves both cooperation and competition.

9. We believe that the curricular and co-curricular activities associated with our schools should have educational value.

10. We believe our school district must remain responsive to change in an increasingly technological society.

11. We believe in giving high priority to our instructional programs and to a quality curriculum.

12. We believe in developing critical thinking skills and learning to make good decisions.

13. We believe in ongoing development and assessment of students, staff and programs.