We Believe. . .
- Parents are teachers and partners in the
education process;
- Family and community form the basic
foundation of education;
- A student's self-esteem is paramount in
his/her educational development;
- All students and staff have the right to a
safe learning environment;
- In providing an enjoyable, productive, and
equitable environment that meets individual needs;
- Quality staff are essential for the
improvement of schools;
- In ongoing research-based staff development;
- Individuals should have respect for basic
human values;
- In the development of higher order thinking
skills and problem solving techniques;
- All students should ac2uire the knowledge
and skills necessary to provide for themselves and for those who depend on
them;
- In the need for enhanced understanding of
cultural and language diversity;
- Students and staff should become proficient
in the use of the English language;
- In the appropriate accommodation and
transition of all students through the educational system;
- Student Education Plans and Student
Occupational Plans should guide the educational process;
- Appropriate student assessment recognizes
differences in ability, learning styles, background, culture, and language;
- Literacy is the key to knowledge and
knowledge empowers; and
- Laws and policies should be enforced,
thereby developing responsible citizens.
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Young
This page last updated December 4, 2000