Writing well : grammar, creative content, organized, practice throughout K12
Tolerance of others and all: confidence, creativity, see a project generated by self through to the end
Expanded Academy program
Inclusion of community: writiers, fine artists, painters, Banner, WOMR, cooks, filmmakers
Noncompetitive physical activities: yoga, dance, track - again, look to community for teachers
In Small numbers hard to do "team sports"
Cut costs of transportation
National Seashore, Center for Coastal Studies
Ecology, biology, ability to tap into resources to expand here
Student has a sense of place, a base upon which to leave for exploration
Sufficient support that all students learning and enjoying education

All the students are taking hardcore courses. There are no fluff courses. The academy has been eliminated.

Small class size has grown/ I like it... But still small enough to get extra attention and help.
Teachers exhuberant.
Academy model fulfilling my passion for: opportunities to expand my knowledge through internships in _____.
Teachers are on the same page.
Gossip is down with kids. Learned more about myself through psychology classes, etc. ...ie. Cross-age tutoring.
VMES class size remains consistent - less fluctuation in size enabling less cliques.
New students accepted as part of the class team - less ostracizing.
School becomes a model for violence prevention/anti-bullying.
Worked on development of community service for seniors. I gave back to Ptown and surrounding towns.