BRHSMS - Mission Statement

Ludlow/Black River School Districts

Mission Statement

The Ludlow/Black River School Districts are dedicated to creating a positive and safe learning environment. We will provide students with an exceptional education that, while recognizing their individuality, challenges all levels of learners with high academic standards. We will encourage family and community involvement as a means for developing citizens with an appreciation for diverse ideas. Together we will empower students by fostering the academic, social and personal skills needed to prepare them for an increasingly complex society. With strong administrative leadership, a clear vision, and highly dedicated staff, we will nurture a respectful school community of healthy responsible lifelong learners.

Black River High School and Middle School

Schoolwide Expectations for Student Learning

Academic Expectations

All Black River High School students will:

Communicate effectively and demonstrate understanding through expression
Write effectively for a wide variety of purposes
Read critically to understand, interpret, and respond to a variety of materials
Use effective reasoning and questioning strategies
Solve problems and conduct research in various fields of knowledge
Use technology appropriately to gather and communicate information, ideas, and concepts

Social and Civic Expectations

All Black River High School students will:

Demonstrate respect for self and others
Develop satisfying, productive, and collaborative relationships with others
Develop skills needed to make informed decisions and healthy lifestyle choices
Take an active role in service to the school and community

Educational Philosophy

We believe that well-educated citizens are our nation’s most valuable resource: Therefore, we are committed to providing public education of the highest quality. In meeting this challenge, the educational programs at Black River High School must be both comprehensive and purposeful in their efforts to provide students with meaningful exposure to a wide variety of academic and career alternatives, enabling them to compete in the local, national, and international job markets.

Black River High School is committed to producing graduates who possess the basic skills needed to continue learning, recognize their strengths and potential for success and set attainable goals based on their abilities and interests.

The administration and staff recognize that discipline is an essential part of the learning process. Accordingly, a safe and orderly atmosphere of trust and mutual respect between faculty and students is a vital ingredient in making this education process successful, as is the cooperation and support of parents and the community.



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