Core Values and Belief Statements

Integrity

We believe integrity is based on personal honesty and self-accountability.
We believe integrity means consistently doing what is right even when it is not easy.
We believe all members of the community have the responsibility to model and uphold the principles of integrity.
We believe a school's culture should foster both academic and personal integrity.

Respect

We believe an understanding of respect must be taught, learned, and internalized.
We believe respect is essential for learning.
We believe respect generates respect.
We believe self-respect is a necessary element of a productive learner.
We believe that genuine and mutual respect is the foundation of a healthy community.
We believe respect requires treating each person with civility and honoring the value of each individual.

Community

We believe our community promotes growth and personal excellence.
We believe each member of the community should feel connected, valued and supported.
We believe the evolving diversity of our members enriches our community.
We believe a community works together to achieve common goals.

Excellence

We believe the community must value, nurture and honor excellence.
We believe modeling excellence fosters excellence.
We believe excellent teachers are passionate about teaching and learning.
We believe that excellent students value learning, have a strong work ethic, take academic risks, and strive to reach their highest level of potential.
We believe an excellent school views students holistically, encouraging creativity in academics, the arts and technology.

School Improvement Goals (High Level Goals)