Intellectual Development

1. Objectives:     

      We are striving to:

 a.  Develop our students to their full academic potential;

 b.  Provide a foundation for future learning, and;

 c.  Provide a qualified staff.

 2. Goals

 a.  Teach basic academic skills of reading, writing, verbal and self-expression, logical and creative thinking, with emphasis placed not only on what to learn, but more importantly, on how to learn.

b.  Provide a high academic curriculum through use of contemporary texts, methods, and supplementary materials.

c.  Encourage staff self-improvement through attendance at classes and workshops, seminars, faculty meetings, reading and sharing of professional literature.

d.  Create a disciplined environment conducive to learning.

e.  Provide opportunities in the total school community to discuss and understand the school philosophy through yearly in-service, parent handbook, Home and School meetings, and religion class discussions.