This philosophy of education has been established by the Governing Board to provide a broad set of internally consistent referents that guide the members of the educational staff of the District as they design, implement, and evaluate the instructional program for students. Referents in philosophy are necessarily broad in order to provide for continuous development of the organization's beliefs and values. The basis for all interpersonal relationships in the District shall be a respect for human dignity . The intrinsic worth and dignity of each individual must be recognized and must be remembered in the planning, implementation, and evaluation both of the individual's progress and of the overall effectiveness of the school system. All persons have a right to make decisions about matters that shape their lives.
All persons have a right to educational opportunities appropriate to their differences.
Respect for diversity is essential to a democratic society. The purpose of education is primarily the imparting of basic skills, knowledge, processes, and attitudes necessary for the student to successfully function in society. Education also recognizes the characteristics unique to each individual and provides a process for development and expression of each students' innate potentiality and talents. To assure that students leaving schools will possess the skills and knowledge to have successful experiences in higher education and in the workplace, a continuous-progress model shall be used for the students of the District. The instructional process can be adapted to improve learning.