Our fundamental convictions, values, and beliefs as a school are that:

• Every student can learn.
• Every student can be motivated.
• Every student has a right to equal and equitable educational opportunities.
• Every student is unique, intrinsically valuable, and deserves respect.
• Each student has the right to develop to his/her full potential.
• Every student deserves a safe, orderly, and nurturing learning environment.
• Learning is a life-long process.
• The school's primary responsibilities are the intellectual and emotional growth of each student.
• The school, parents, and the community share the responsibility for fostering each student's social, physical, and aesthetic development.
• The school system must foster the development of values and ethics reflective of the community such as honesty, respect, dependability, responsibility, and accountability.
• The environment of the school is crucial in fostering the dignity and self-esteem of students, parents, and staff.
• A direct relationship exists between what is expected of students and what is actually achieved.
• The school system should prepare students to become contributing citizens in our society.
• Education is a shared responsibility of schools, families, students and communities.
• Public education is a cornerstone of our democracy.
• Cultural diversity of students, staff, and community is an asset.