The staff, parents, administration and community of Burchfield Elementary School believe:

• All children can learn
• A caring, positive and structured environment is conductive to student achievement
• Alternative teaching strategies will ensure individual student needs at all levels
• Technological opportunities help prepare students for their future
• Educating students is the joint responsibility of the home, school and community 
• Students can develop a positive self-concept 
• Assessment is on-going to meet students' needs. 
• The decision/policy making process should be a collaborative effort among all stakeholders.