1. All students will receive quality instruction that encourages active engagement, curiosity, and responsibility for one's own learning. 

2. Students will learn in a safe, caring, nurturing environment, which encourages risk-taking, honest and open communication, and continuous personal academic improvement. 

3. Students will develop life skills that promote critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, responsibility, self-respect, and effective citizenship. 

4. Teachers, parents, students, and administrators are equal and accountable partners in promoting a learning community in which all students are held to high expectations for achievement and personal behavior.