We at Y.I.S. believe:

1. That the best education is a well-rounded education.
2. Education is a shared responsibility of the school, the governing authority, student, family, government, and community.
3. Meaningful assessment best occurs before, during, and after instruction.
4. Continuous improvement involves risk taking and a wilingness to change.
5. Quality communication, fairness, and professionalism foster harmony and understanding.
6. Physical, emotional, and social safety are required for the learning and working environment.
7. Children are individuals learning at different rates and in different ways.
8. Students need to be prepared for a competitive world.