Mission Statement

We believe that it is our responsibility to:

a.	Provide a quality, learning environment so that each child can excel at his/her own rate though a balanced curriculum.
b.	Work as a team, to support all aspects of the school, recognizing together we can improve the educational skills of all our students.
c.	Focus on high expectations and quality outcomes for all students.
d.	Model and teach democratic ideals and practices.
e.	Foster empowerment, collaboration, teamwork, and accountability.
f.	Provide a safe, secure learning environment.
g.	Encourage risk taking, creativity and innovation.
h.	Develop an understanding of and value of diversity.
i.	Promote recognition and reward among all school community members.
j.	Encourage life-long learning.
k.	Provide a balanced core curriculum based on high educational standards.
l.	Provide educational experience utilizing research-based strategies and tools of technology that will support the learning of all students.

Vision Statement

We believe that “all students can learn and succeed.” We value, understand and capitalize on our diversity. We believe that all students can become productive, creative thinking, problem-solving individuals, upholding the ideals of our democratic society. We are dedicated to developing life-long learners who will succeed in their individual contribution to a global society. We will foster students’ sense of community and individuality in a climate of fairness and respect.