Belief in the importance of community
Respect for self and others
Personal responsibility
Cooperative spirit
A high level of parent involvement
Safe and supportive learning environment
Small school
Multi-age classrooms
Parent Involvement
The school's success relies on a commitment of 65 volunteer hours annually from each family in the DCS community. Parent volunteers support the school by providing classroom enrichment, organizing field trips, coordinating community events, or serving in leadership positions. In addition, parents and staff attend monthly community meetings to stay informed and connected.

Extensive parent involvement creates an enriched experience for the students, comprised of frequent hands-on and multi-age team activities, field trips and classroom explorations, community outreach, and other special events, including an annual overnight camp.