* We believe a priority of our community is to educate its young people.

* We believe success in education can best be attained in a small school setting where more

individual attention can be given and where students are recognized as people and not mere numbers.

* We believe decisions within the school system should be based upon what is best for our students.

* We believe our school must have structure and discipline.

* We believe all students can learn.

* We believe all students have the right to a healthy and safe environment.

* We believe all people have a need for self-worth and self-esteem.

* We believe high expectations result in high achievement.

* We believe teaching is the key to the educational process.

* We believe we as educators should always be seeking avenues to improvement.

* We believe the development of good character, integrity, moral soundness, and work ethic

is essential to community success.

* We believe learning is a life-long process.

* We believe cooperation and success of educators, parents, businesses, churches, and

community and government leadership determine the ultimate success of the community.

* We believe the learning environment is enhanced by adequate facilities.