Bedford High School Mission Statement

The mission of Bedford High School is to educate all students in a nurturing, democratic, challenging, and inclusive environment. Bedford High School, in partnership with parents and the community, helps students attain the knowledge and develop the skills and intellectual curiosity to become independent and self-sufficient adults who will contribute responsibly in a global community. By providing opportunities for students to create meaning and to develop understanding in a variety of contexts, Bedford High School prepares students to grow and to act in a well-informed, creative, ethical and compassionate manner.

Academic Learning Expectations:

Bedford High School students will be . . .

1. Active Learners (AL) – engaged in the quest for knowledge and understanding

Students will . . .

1a. understand and use what they learn

1b. read actively and purposefully

1c. engage in inquiry and self-directed learning

1d. use feedback and reflection to extend learning

2. Resourceful Thinkers (RT) – engaged in solving problems, making meaning and developing understanding

Students will . . .

2a. employ creative thinking skills

2b. employ critical thinking skills

2c. evaluate frames of reference

2d. make meaningful connections

2e. conduct analytical research

3. Effective Communicators (EC) – engaged in sharing information, insights, and ideas

Students will . . .

3a. present in oral and written form with clarity, purpose, and understanding

3b. express knowledge and skill creatively using a variety of media, technology and the arts

3c. engage effectively in discussion

Social and Civic Expectations

Bedford High School students will:

1. act with integrity, respect, and responsibility towards themselves, others, and the environment

2. value cultural diversity and recognize global interdependence

3. practice the democratic principles of tolerance, activism, responsibility for and service to one's community

4. think independently and work cooperatively to achieve goals and resolve issues