Guiding Principles

• Learners are individuals with unique profiles of strengths, affinities, and challenges.

• High expectations are the standard for every student.

• All students have the capacity to increase and improve academic and social skills in an environment where focus is put on their effort.

• Students’ self-insight leads to self-confidence and self-advocacy.

• Struggling learners benefit from alliances among faculty, staff, and parents.

• A biblically integrated curriculum is essential for Christian character and leadership development.

• The importance of learning is promoted over testing; assessments are utilized for evaluating progress and modifying personalized learning plans.

• A sense of belonging is a prerequisite to learning.

• Technology is used to reinforce teaching, not replace it