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

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