Our Core Values

• We believe adolescence is a critical, finite window of cognitive, academic, social, and emotional growth that occurs during the transition from childhood and adulthood. We believe this growth period is worthy of recognition, protection, and honor.

• We believe all students learn best when they feel safe, loved, respected, and honored for who they are as individuals.

• We believe in a student’s power and capacity to learn and grow.

• We believe in student-centered learning — putting students in the driver’s seat as they learn to question, research, and ultimately cultivate a love of learning.

• We believe in the power of laughter and that “choice” creates responsible behavior and genuinely inspired learning.

• We believe that embracing challenges and learning from mistakes builds resilience and confidence.

• We believe that the integration of knowledge, information, and curricular activities reflects the real-world integration of society, technology, and the natural world and encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning and progress.  

• We believe in challenging students to think outside the box and to think for themselves.