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

Career exploration
Solid foundation in math and writing
Self-motivation/study skills
Choice of colleges because of academic achievement and SAT scores
Understanding and awareness of world issues
Knowledge of technology

1. Literary Knowledge in content areas: Science, Math , ELA, Social Studies
2. Exposure to different form of Literature, genres: classical world
3. Effective Writer : develop topic, organize knowledge and ideas, spelling, grammar, sentence construction, vocabulary
4. Critical Thinking: analyze, check sources, accuracy, differentiate between fact/opinion, Internet sources
5. Electives - application
6. Conduct Research
7. Collaborative team work
8. Learn how to learn - learning style

1. Language skills; 3 years, (Latin as well)
2. Literacy skills; vigorous writing demands
3. General Knowledge; demanding history, science and Math course.
4. Dress and deportment codes strictly enforced.
5. Exposure to real world demands and opportunities.

I. Write
II. Read
III Know where I am headed
IV. Background/education I received will give me advantage I need to achieve my goals.
V. Teachers were supportive and demonstrated to me why I needed to further my education.
VI. Experience other cultures/hear other voices.
VII. Dreams. Goals to achieve.
VIII Small system. Teachers knew me - had high expectations for me- personally interested in me - pushed me.

1. Knows all implications about being a citizen of the USA (Is aware of political rights). Town elections.
2. Learn to be involved with his/her community.
3. Knows how to write and enjoys it.
4. Developed a passion for reading.
5. Understands Math in a concrete fashion.
6. Is involved with the environment: air, water, land.
7. Technology Saavy.
8. Speaks one foreign language.
9. To explore new ideas, new places.
10. Appreciates are in all forms.
11. Accept differences.
12. Concern about conservation (energy, land).
13. Knows about protecting national parks.