Our philosophy centers around two intertwined concepts: quality, standards-based learning, combined with flexibility in the methods, materials, and scheduling of that learning. Parent and student choice, in the context of accountability to meet or exceed state curriculum standards, is respected. Instructors become personal and professional guides in the educational journey of each child, partnering with parents to grow together in that process. The goal is to help each child become a self-motivated, independent learner, able to use different sources of information, problem-solve, organize time and effort, complete tasks set by themselves or others, and view the community and world as their learning space.