The educational best interest of all children is the first priority. A successful school provides the conditions and opportunities for children to thrive and grow intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Instructional programs offering a variety of opportunities, having high expectations, and promoting risk taking result in children who feel challenged and successful. A successful school creates a nurturing, secure learning climate based on mutual respect, individual achievement, and collaboration. Quality education is best delivered through a partnership of staff, family, and community.
Diversity is a valued, respected, dynamic strength, beneficial to all.
Decisions are best made in an open and reflective atmosphere. Involvement promotes responsible ownership and commitment. Quality education requires sufficient resources, responsibly managed. Continuous improvement is essential. To develop, implement, and support a curriculum and instructional practices that meet or exceed international, national, and state standards consistently applied across the district.