BELIEF STATEMENTS
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
- We believe that learning is a continuous and progressive process that educates the mind, body, and spirit.
- We believe that everyone has worth, can learn, and succeed in an atmosphere of positive encouragement.
- We believe that everyone in our school community will have the opportunity to actively participate in the educational process.
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY
- We believe that everyone has the responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner that meets established academic and behavioral expectations.
SCHOOL CLIMATE
- We believe in a safe, secure learning environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation.
LEARNER-CENTERED APPROACH
- We believe that our students are in transition from childhood to adulthood.
- We believe that all decisions must serve the student’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
- We believe that students learn best when exposed to various instructional methods that accommodate diverse learning styles. Literacy, critical thinking, and collaboration are at the core of instruction.
- We believe that a balanced curriculum for adolescents provides the opportunity for students to explore a wide variety of learning experiences.
- We believe that learning experiences should provide students with connections between academic topics and relevant, appropriate social and global issues.
FAMILY/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- We believe that positive interactions with family and the community will significantly influence the success of each student.