Education is an on-going, ever-changing process that prepares students as functional citizens of society.

• All students have the right to learn at their own ability level and style.

• All students have the right to a safe learning environment.

• All students deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

• All students will learn to work cooperatively and think critically and creatively to solve real life problems.

• All students will learn in an environment of high expectation and support.

• Teaching and learning is an on-going cooperative effort among students, school, family, and community that can be rewarding and successful for all involved.

• Teaching is an important and significant profession.