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Our Mission, Vision, and Beliefs
WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO?
Mission Statement:
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Our mission at Berry Middle School is to teach students concepts, skills and thinking processes to meet the challenges of a changing society while fostering positive social and emotional growth.
WHAT DO WE WANT OUR SCHOOL TO BE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE?
Vision Statements:
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We are caring and supportive of our students.
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We create challenging and engaging learning opportunities in our classrooms.
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We bring innovation and relevance to our school culture.
WHAT ARE OUR CORE BELIEFS ABOUT EDUCATION?
Belief Statements:
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Berry Middle School is committed to the highest expectations for both students and teachers by providing attainable goals and celebrations of success. In this process, Berry faculty and staff nurture a search for knowledge that creates students who are lifelong learners.
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The students, faculty, and parents share collaborative effort for the success of each student.
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The learning process is strengthened when the faculty and students are organized into a variety of teams which provide comprehensive and dynamic instruction and foster social and emotional interaction.
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Learning occurs when teachers employ varied instructional strategies for each unique learner and allows students to become actively engaged in the learning process.
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Student learning is maximized through enrichment and reinforcement for all students through the process of differentiation. By applying this teaching methodology daily, Berry faculty members work toward closing the achievement gap and ensuring the success of all students.
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Incorporation of the most current technology into the classroom provides students with both research capabilities and real world skills.
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Students benefit from transition programs throughout the middle school experience which focus on creating a successful change of schools, both from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school.
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Excellent character and citizenship are both taught and modeled. Students develop good habits, life skills, and positive attitudes and respect for self and others as well as for the physical surroundings of the school and community.
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Berry Middle School is a multicultural community that actively cultivates and strengthens community relations through the acknowledgement and appreciation of student diversity.
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Berry Middle School is committed to a safe and healthy environment which is achieved through extensive planning, implementing of sound health and security measures.
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Berry Middle School routinely utilizes standardized test scores as a means of monitoring student progress as well as closing the achievement gap.
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Berry Middle School is committed to continued professional development in which faculty and staff are instructed in the most recent and effective trends and practices.
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Berry Middle School is dedicated to keeping open lines of communication with parents, students, and other educational professionals.