We believe:

• all students should have equitable access to and support through high-quality education.

• in removing barriers to community-wide educational opportunities.

• that understanding and honoring diversity enhances the ability to learn.

• every student should feel accepted, valued, and connected within the school and the community.

• our schools should be reflective of the needs of our changing world.

• that the highest quality education is a result of focusing on the whole child.

• our community has a vested interest in our mission.

• community partnerships are essential to our mission.

• in child centered education.

• in multicultural competency.

• in continuous, community-wide systemic improvement.

• we have a connection and responsibility to this land Haa Aaní and the people who have inhabited it since time immemorial.

• in preparing students to confront and overcome challenges.

• in fostering each student’s unique ability to achieve their unique potential.

• In embracing failure as a part of lifelong learning.

• all students can find success.