An NBCS education is a joyful process of discovery: students learn to ask questions, to search for their own answers, to voice their opinions, to think critically and independently, and to discern with their hearts as well as their minds.

All NBCScourses share a common educational approach based on the following principles:

• the expectation that students be active participants in their education

• a commitment to cooperative learning and collaboration among students

• an understanding and respect for the achievements, experiences and perspectives of various peoples, cultures and races

• use of the South Florida's rich environmental, cultural and intellectual resources to extend learning beyond the classroom.

NBCS classes are characterized by the enthusiastic engagement of both students and teachers in the learning process.