Objectives are clearly defined. Students have choices and options, thus they usually perform at higher levels of competency. Instructional levels are determined after complete assessment of student mastery. Students are given the opportunity to gain from others and to build a hierarchy of learning skills. Evaluation by both peers and instructors is ongoing.
Time is varied for learning according to the needs of each student and the complexity of the task.
Students are given the opportunity to work with core and alternative curriculum. All students are ensured the opportunity for personal success. This is done in a nonthreatening manner and is personalized as much as possible. In addition, students produce a writing sample in the classroom while listening to classical music. As part of the profile, students complete two different interest inventories.