Expectations for students, teachers and staff are well publicized. The pupil nondiscrimination policies apply to all areas of school operations, including all school-sponsored programs and activities. The policies and complaint procedures are published in languages that are accessible to all parents and students. Staff and students understand and are aware of the policies and complaint procedures, and act in accordance with them. The procedures ensure that complaints are impartially and thoroughly investigated, and that confidentiality is maintained to the extent possible.
Complaints are effectively and promptly resolved.
The school provides the curriculum, instruction, classroom management techniques and support necessary so that every student is able to meet the challenge of high academic standards. All children are given developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum in languages they can understand. The history, contributions, values and perspectives of diverse groups are affirmed by teachers and integrated into the school curriculum. Students' first language or dialect is valued by teachers. A multicultural curriculum is woven into the daily life of the school Equity principles and respect for others are infused throughout the curriculum, and not limited to a particular course.