We seek to:

• create a challenging intellectual environment for exploring the arts, humanities and sciences.
• inspire a desire for knowledge, promote habits of industry and thoroughness, and encourage a willingness to take risks in the pursuit of learning.
• provide students with the skills necessary for effective learning as they search for the inherent connections among the disciplines.
• develop the ability to present the outcomes of research, reflection, analysis and synthesis in creative and original work of the highest standard.
• cultivate receptivity to technological change and the ability to apply appropriate technology.
• engender and nurture an appreciation for the customs and attitudes of diverse cultures.
• help students develop standards of mature and responsible behavior and the qualities of good judgment and sound decision making.
• instill a commitment to physical well-being through participation in games, exercise and sports.
• build self-esteem by providing a variety of opportunities for students to experience success.
• encourage leadership, cooperation and service as preparation for life in an increasingly interdependent world.