Values & Vision

Celebration of Diversity:

• We take initiative to listen and learn from individual stories.

• We draw connections out of diversity of thought.

• We pay homage to our differences.

• We foster an equitable environment where all people feel welcome.

Choice & Accountability

• We recognize that everyone is an individual lifelong learner.

• We empower individuals to be part of the decision-making process.

• We expect all individuals to seek excellence in pursuit of our mission and vision.

• We adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards.

Innovation

• We embrace the notion of constant change among those served and how we serve them.

• We continually evaluate the status quo and are open to new ideas and approaches.

• We strongly encourage initiative and creativity in all that we do.

• We foster an environment that values and supports innovation.

Interpersonal Skills

• We will be respectful to all.

• We will be thoughtful, empathetic, and responsive in our communication (verbal, body language, and written).

• We will serve our students, families, and each other with compassion and courtesy.

• We will model a high level of emotional intelligence and self-regulation.

Joyful, Independent Learning

• We celebrate everyone’s independent learning journey.

• We cultivate an environment where all individuals feel safe, supported, and empowered to do their best.

• We will foster a non-judgmental and nurturing environment that is free from bullying and harassment.

• We work collaboratively across boundaries to create joyful experiences.

Integrity

• We behave ethically in all that we do.

• We do what we say we’ll do.

• We are guided in our relationships by trust, candor, and honesty.

• We hold ourselves to the highest personal and professional standards.

Shared & Responsible Use of Resources

• We are not wasteful.

• We expect everyone to be a steward of our public and private resources.

• We are committed to providing what our learning communities need and to long-term sustainability.

• We are vigilant in developing, utilizing, and accounting for our human and financial resources.

Work Ethic

• We are dedicated to the organization’s mission and vision.

• We constantly seek to achieve higher levels of performance, productivity, and quality.

• We continually go beyond the expected.

• We don’t give up.