To provide our students with an academically excellent bilingual and bicultural education which empowers them to succeed in both the french and american education systems and to fully realize their potential as global citizens. (see SCH o for continuation)the CORE values that guide our work and reflect what we strive to foster in our students include:critical thinkingacademic excellencerespectlife-long learningin support of our mission and values we are committed to:- creating a cooperative, interactive, and challenging learning environment- attracting and developing high-quality dedicated staff who focus UPON and meet the needs of students as individuals- integrating our french and english programs beginning in the preschool years to meet the language needs of students with diverse linguistic backgrounds