Our Beliefs

1)     Teachers and students must have mutual respect for each other.

2)     Basic skills and criutical thinking are the foundation of life-long learning.

3)     Before students can have respect for others, they must have respect for themselves.

4)     Each student is an individual with unique physical, social, emotional and

         intellectual needs.

5)     High expectations produce independent learners.

6)     Cultural diversity can increase students' understanding of different peoples and cultures.

7)     A safe and nurturing environment for staff and students promotes learning.

8)     Students learn in their own unique learning style, and at their own rate.

9)     The Dickinson family includes students, staff and community.

10)   Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

11)   Acceptance will encourage risk-taking behaviors that foster higher-level creative thinking.