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Beliefs

*We believe that every student can learn and has the right to an education.

*We believe that everyone has worth and is therefore worthy of respect.

*We believe that our school should be safe, orderly, clean, and aesthetically pleasing.

*We believe that the school and community should share the responsibility for student achievement and behavior.

*We believe that positive morale and enthusiasm for learning permeates the school community.

*We believe in active learning, which encompasses a variety of learning styles.

*We believe that the Board of Education, faculty, staff, parents and students must work together to achieve our goals.

*We believe a student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students, staff, and community.