All students can learn. Academic excellence is the focus of learning and supports the total development of the student. Students learn best when they are actively involved. Students are individual learners with differing learning styles, maturation rates, and educational needs. Students must be given the opportunity to reach their potential.
Students can learn to productively work both individually and cooperatively with others.
Teachers must promote active learning. Teachers teach better when time is allocated for professional growth and a variety of training opportunities. Teachers are lifelong learners. Teachers are instructional leaders who are willing to change to improve their instructional practices. Teachers must be aware of different learning styles and use a variety of methods to meet various learning styles and student academic need.