In order for students to become successful, responsible, and independent citizens in the 21st century we believe:

• students, regardless of their cultural background, have the right to a quality education providing college and career readiness skills and citizenship training;
• students learn best in a safe, nurturing environment where respect for self, others, property, and learning permeates;
• school, parents and community must work in partnership to develop in each student academic excellence, social responsibility and personal integrity.