DREAM Academy is a nurturing, alternative academic learning environment that extends beyond the classroom to maximize each student’s full potential. This academy is primarily for Benton Harbor teens seeking high school completion and the setting of job-readiness and post-secondary life goals.  

1. We believe every student is entitled to a safe orderly learning environment.
2. We believe all students will grow academically, socially, and physically.
3. We believe that family involvement in the educational process is integral to their student's success.
4. We believe in meeting the diverse needs of our students.
5. We believe all students will be prepared to become positive, productive members of the community.
6. We believe that differentiated instruction is vital to the learning process and effective teaching is essential to the learning process.

1. We expect our students to dress for success
    > Come to school appropriately dressed and groomed everyday
2. We expect our students to be honest, reliable, and focused
    > Be on time to class everyday
3. We expect our students to learn and improve everyday
    > Put forth their best effort
4. We expect our students to display respect and acknowledge other people's feelings and  personal space
    > Language will always be appropriate and respectful
    > Never accept "bullying" and intimidation
    > Make good choices when confronted with physical or verbal confrontation
    > Keep our building and grounds clean, "litter free" and "graffiti free"
5. We expect our students to take advantage of great opportunities and make excellent choices for their lives
    > Make good choices
    > Plan, prepare, and pursue