v  Improve student learning by identifying, validating, and developing each child’s unique skills and knowledge;

v  Encourage and support teachers and staff in acquiring and implementing creative and innovative teaching methods;

v  Broaden each student’s concept of knowledge to extend beyond the walls of the classroom;

v  Schedule activities in which students will interact with social service providers, public sector employees, artists, professionals, and other community leaders;

v  Support projects that allow students to make visible contributions to the good of the community;

v  Encourage and reward teachers and staff for using individual initiative and creative teaching methods to reach state-mandated achievement goals;

v  Provide parents and students with a viable alternative to traditional models of public education; and

v  Serve as a conduit for all members of CCS to reach out, serve, and positively impact the community.