The school instills in each student an attitude of attaining high academic standards and administers pre-tests in all academic areas to learn each student's strengths and weaknesses. All students at the school also participate in University Interscholastic League academic or athletic events. The school has been rated exemplary in 1998 and 1999. The school maintains strong communication with parents regularly by sending home weekly itineraries of each student's daily activities and assignments. A monthly newsletter also is sent to all taxpayers, parents and interested parties to inform them of school activities, student success stories, and upcoming events.
Staff development is a strong component of the school's success.
Last year, each professional staff member averaged more than 100 clock hours of staff development. The school also is planning to purchase distance learning equipment to be used by teachers and students. The five schools will be recognized with Title I Distinguished Schools from other states at the International Reading Association National Conference April 30 through May 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana.