Love: Experiencing love is the singular thing that connects every human on this planet. We bring love and respect to everyone in our learning community and as global citizens. Love shows up in how we care for ourselves, family, community, living things, the earth, etc. With love we can heal ourselves and the world.

Inclusion: People thrive in spaces that are supportive, and inclusive. We celebrate and value diverse backgrounds, histories, and the brilliance of everyone in our community. We actively create space for everyone to feel accepted by practicing care, patience, and gentleness with each other.

Discovery: Learning happens best with emotion, challenge and the requisite support. People discover their abilities, values, passions and responsibilities in situations that offer adventure and the unexpected. Students undertake tasks that require perseverance, fitness, craftsmanship, imaginations, self-discipline and significant achievement.

Intellect: Knowledge is cultivated through studying people, places, and things that allow us to better understand our place in the world and contribute to making it better.

Joy: Centering happiness and joy through seeking beauty in each other, caring for ourselves, our community, and solving important problems together.