To achieve this mission, the school:

• Instills the desire for life-long learning, and the enthusiasm, confidence, and imagination to sustain it.

• Provides the foundation for life skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and the performing and visual arts.

• Places high value on integrated learning through an interdisciplinary approach to subjects and by the focused attention derived from collaborative peer groups.

• Promotes openness, generosity, and a conscientious respect for self and for others, while instilling an appreciation of the vitality of difference.

• Encourages students to be independent thinkers; to be curious, accept challenges, take risks, benefit from mistakes and delight in both the thrill of discovery and the pride gained from meaningful work.

• Nurtures integrity and ethical conduct.

• Inspires individual creativity through approaches to the various types of intelligence.

• Celebrates the wonder of childhood through song, dance, narrative, artwork, physical contact with nature, and play

• Fosters a sense of responsibility for one’s neighborhood, and stewardship of natural resources both local and global.

• Maintains an active community of teachers, students, parents, alumni, administrators, and friends who together strive to fulfill the school’s mission.

• Keeps parents informed about their child’s progress through conferences and formal evaluations.