BELIEFS

• All students can achieve their potential if provided with appropriate opportunities.
• All students should have safe and disciplined schools, qualified teachers, committed support staff, challenging curricula, and effective school leaders.
• All students deserve a nurturing environment that promotes a feeling of self-worth.
• Education is a shared responsibility among home, school, and community.
• Learning is a life-long endeavor.
• Today's schools shape tomorrow's work force.
• Innovation in technology and education is necessary to meet the needs of our youth and society.
• Employing, retaining, and appropriately training quality personnel are essential to system effectiveness.
• Schools must offer a diverse and challenging curriculum which supports the various needs and learning styles of all students.
• Extra-curricular activities are important in the overall development of students; moreover, appropriate extra-curricular experiences contribute to academic success.