BELIEFS

• Each student has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and accorded a safe and nurturing learning environment to meet his/her needs.

• All students have a right to a developmentally appropriate and challenging educational program that integrates learning opportunities with high expectations.

• Value and respect for the languages and cultures of students, parents, staff, and communities are essential to student success.

• All stakeholders must be committed to high standards.

• Competent, well trained and nurturing staff are critical to the successful implementation of quality early education programs.

• Continuous quality professional development for all staff is vital for high standards of teaching and learning.

• Parents and nurturing adults are critical for children's academic success and must be included as full partners in their children's education.

• It is the responsibility of the leadership to promote and to monitor high-quality education practices to ensure student achievement.