1. Feel individual worth, importance, and pride in achievement within their learning community

2. Feel safe and secure in their school environment.

3. Learn skills and values in an environment of respect and orderliness.

4. Participate freely in learning activities and explore new concepts.

5. Have caring adults at school model and instill in them personal integrity so that they learn to make wise decisions and good choices, even when they are alone or with their peers.

6. Learn confidence, develop personal goals and aspirations, and pursue their dreams.

7. Experience compassion, respect and empathy from school staff members.

8. Learn from teachers who are role models for learning and character, and prepare students for the next grade level.