1. to provide a challenging educational program based on a strong university preparatory curriculum
2. to promote intellectual curiosity
3. to develop the potential of students by encouraging them to participate in a diverse and full range of school activities
4. to nurture in each students feelings of self-confidence and pride in accomplishment
5. to create in each student an awareness of a world of rapid change and unforeseeable demands in which continuing education throughout adult life will be a normal expectation