Beliefs

1. All children can learn and should have the opportunity to learn in a safe, trusting, positive, caring environment.
2. Education is a cooperative, trusting partnership between home and school.
3. Children need to prepare to be responsible contributing members of society.
4. A positive caring self-image facilitates learning.
5. Children need guidance and direction to develop self-control and take responsibility for their actions.
6. Education must respect the individual learning styles of children.
7. Educational programs are guided by ethical values, academic, social, and emotional needs of children.
8. Every person has value and deserves respect.