The school instills in each child the desire to learn by:

•  letting each child progress at his/her own rate using positive reinforcement
•  emphasizing how to work with one another and to enjoy each other's talents
•  stressing development of critical thinking and inquiry rather than rote learning
•  having parents participate in school activities and participate in the daily running of the school
•  avoiding competitive, racist, or sexist mindsets
•  making school work a challenge, not a frustration
•  giving students and teachers the opportunity to set goals, develop projects, and evaluate them  jointly
•  encourage the mixing of age levels within the school so that children can help one another
•  stressing that with freedom comes responsibility, both to oneself and to others.

The school works to promote self-knowledge and growth by aiding each student to:

•  respect oneself and others, both in language and behavior
•  be cooperative rather than competitive
•  learn self-discipline and take responsibility for one's own actions
•  develop a spirit of service-mindedness by helping others and being patient
•  learn to concentrate
•  listen to and also understand what others say and feel
•  learn to focus on one's needs, feelings, and goals
•  learn to show feelings in appropriate ways
•  respect property and treat the environment with care
•  witness the importance of family involvement in their education