Individual teachers are given considerable latitude to use their own professional judgment in choosing teaching strategies and tactics that best fit the curricular goals and learning profiles of a given class. Students, parents, and staff must work together to succeed. 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.