Respect is our cornerstone, on which we build a school community where:

• We demonstrate honesty, integrity, courtesy, and kindness
• We act on the belief that effective effort is the key to success
• We engage in active learning that promotes understanding of our ever-changing world
• We accept each individual unconditionally, honor our diversity, and help one another and the community
• We share the responsibility for continuous improvement and collaborate in order to maximize learning for all
• We celebrate effort, creativity, courage, and excellence
   

You are expected to follow all rules and policies set forth in this handbook and communicated to you by your administrators and teachers.  You will be graded on the following areas on progress reports and report cards so that you and your parents know how well you are doing in meeting your responsibilities. You are expected to:

• Act with respect towards everyone
• Participate actively in class discussions and activities
• Be on time, prepared and organized for each class and activity
• Complete your homework according to expectations and submit it on time 

If you give your best effort in each of these categories, you will be successful.