Excellence | We invest in the intellectual and personal achievement of each student, set high expectations, and focus on continuous improvement. |
Equity | We accept and value the unique needs of all students, and allocate resources to provide the learning environment necessary to reach each student's potential. |
Commitment | We believe in one's personal capacity to make a difference, invest in the hard work needed to realize goals, and seek ways to continuously improve. |
Belonging | We create a culture in which each student feels safe, welcome, supported, included, and connected. |
Compassion | We care about others; express kindness, concern, and empathy; and help others through action. |
Responsibility | We understand and accept the impact and consequences of personal actions and decisions, and recognize and fulfill obligations to self, others, and the community. |
Respect | We appreciate the unique qualities of others, seek to understand perspectives, and display courtesy and consideration for all. |
Integrity | We meet high ethical standards and practice honesty and sincerity in relationships and actions. |
Curiosity | We inspire inquisitive thinking, exploration, investigation, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire to learn. |
Innovation | We encourage critical thinking and problem solving so that students explore and generate new ideas to create something valuable and unique. |
Risk Taking | We develop an environment where errors and questions are welcomed as opportunities to learn. |
Perseverance | We help students focus, follow through on tasks to completion, and seek ways to reach goals when faced with obstacles. |
Resilience | We build the capacity to face, overcome, and ultimately be strengthened by challenges. |
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