We believe Encore should be a place of choice for young people to learn how to plan their life after high school in a medium sized environment where academics and arts play a vital role in creating a well-rounded education. We believe that the quality and service of a private school can be offered at a public school level as an option to tailor make a program that is right for the individual student. We believe that developing deep critical thinking skills through art-based projects (for project-based learning) teaches discipline and work ethic. We believe that every student should be valued and respected.