All students have responsibilities. Older students serve as role models and respect the needs of younger children. Consideration for others is a prime value. The privacy, physical safety, feelings, and possessions of all individuals at the school are to be respected at all times. Feelings need to be expressed through words, careful listening, and problem solving.
Children learn conflict resolution skills from their teachers and older students.
Every subject area includes projects, cross-curricular activities, field trips, and interactions among various grade levels. In addition to teaching skills and content, teachers and staff share a commitment to educate students for character, with the universal principles of respect and responsibility serving as central guides. Core values are used as an ethical base from which limits and consequences are set and community or individual problems solved. Teachers are clear with students about what values the community holds dear and work toward maintaining them in all activities. Parents model effective community involvement as dedicated volunteers in classrooms, on field trips, on our Board of Trustees, and on committees.