* Knowledge of the basic skill areas, having reached AP level in some content areas as a result of coaching, mentoring, interventions and genuine interest on behalf of the faculty.

*Highly skilled in a specific area of interest, ie Art, IA, English and Science.

* A broad, comprehensive resume that demonstrates community service, civic awareness, and participation in the arts.

* A college-preparatory rigor in academics.

* The opportunity to explore, experiment, ina variety of interests as a result of a broad selection of electives.

This student has had an education full of experiences, mentors, and diversity that larger public schools in more suburban and urban areas cannot offer. He was able to learn about literature, art, music and science by working with community members who are specialist in the fields. He's participated in a band, attended and shown work at art galleries, and done field research that univiersity students would pay huge tuition to experience with the Center for Coastal Studies. His school has become a center for diverse learners with accessibililty to post-grad students, international students, urban youth looking for a sage environment, and other non-traditional learners who have been attracted to the school because of the accepting community and options for a residence at the school

* Specialization in the arts where experiences were numerous and deep with a variety of mentors/specialists whose knowledge has been honed during their careers.
* A preparedness for the world which comes from a combination of coursework and application of skills whether that by through partnerships of work in the community or other schools.
*Development in leadership, where students are involved in shaping and working with other students, teachers, and community members. Students learn the importance of giving back to the community which supports them.
*The importance of learning and hard work, where excellence is honored and a strong work ethic is honored, the culture of the school.
*Innovative teaching/learning.

By attending Provincetown schools, I was able to have a well-rounded education which included athletics and the arts. I had the opportunity to attend a small school system and have the benefits of opportunitites above and beyond being taught to pass an MCAS exam. I was given the opportunitites that were given in larger school systems by working collaboratively with other school systems to make those opportunities possible. The benefits of being in this small school system includes learning how to help others who are struggling in academic areas on a more one-on-one basis than in a larger system.