MISSION STATEMENT

Chrysalis students will engage in a course of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students so that they will be successful, confident learners.

WE BELIEVE

1. We believe the rapport established between teachers and students is essential to learning.

2. We believe every student is a valued individual with unique physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs.

3. We believe learning occurs in a safe environment free from coercion, shame, and humiliation.

4. We believe teachers are models and guides in the learning process.

5. We believe self-esteem develops by students being validated for who they are and their natural abilities.

6. We believe students learn best by being actively engaged in their learning process.

7. We believe a student’s self-confidence leads to academic and school success.

8. We believe in many ways of assessing student learning.

9. We believe student learning proceeds at an individual pace and ability level so mastery can occur.

10. We believe learning is an enjoyable and personal process.

11. We believe all students will improve their academic school performance.

12. We believe every student will learn, achieve, and succeed.

13. We believe the community offers ideas and expertise to students.

14. We believe students are capable of evaluating their own progress.