The curriculum is responsive, purposeful, and appropriate to the learner. Learning is more effective when relevant information from different subject areas is integrated. Assessment measures learning. Learning includes mastery and involves real life applications. Students learn in a variety of ways.
Students take responsibility for their learning.
Students learn, achieve, and succeed relative to their ability and effort. Students are responsible for their behavior. Students have equal access to a variety of learning opportunities. Parents are the primary role models for their children. Community involvement enriches learning by increasing resources and services offered to learners.