Vision
We envision the Bedford Central Schools providing an environment which builds the foundation for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

Mission

-- We are dedicated to academic excellence, inspiring creativity, and the realization of one’s full potential through equal access to educational opportunities for all students.

-- Our schools foster the development of positive interpersonal relationships and self-esteem within a safe and secure environment.

-- Our schools are places where all are treated with mutual respect and empathy, encouraged to act responsibly, and contribute in their own way as valued members of the community.

Goals

Our students will master communication and computation skills as a foundation to:

-- thinking logically, critically and creatively
-- applying reasoning skills and strategies to solving problems
-- speaking, listening, reading and writing clearly and effectively in English and at least one other language
-- applying resources and developing current technologies effectively for academic, career and personal pursuits
-- performing mathematical calculations
-- solving problems

Our students will learn methods of inquiry and interdisciplinary applications through the following disciplines:

-- languages and literature
-- history and social science
-- mathematics, science, and technology
-- visual and performing arts and humanities
-- technical and occupational studies
-- physical education, health and home economics

Our students will acquire knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the intellectual and cultural accomplishments of civilization and as a result will have:

-- the ability to create and express through the visual and performing arts
-- the ability to learn through resources provided by museums, libraries, theaters, performing arts organizations and historic sites
-- an awareness of diverse cultural heritages. Our students will develop a curiosity and love for learning through:
-- enjoyable and exciting educational activities
-- opportunities to pursue their own interests
-- applications of their learning to real life experiences

Our students will further develop a sense of personal worth and self esteem through:

-- achieving success as learners in supportive environments which encourage risktaking and creative problem solving
-- involvement in a range of enriching activities allowing students to become group members and/or leaders
-- opportunities to be effective and responsible decision makers
-- on-going, organized opportunities for meaningful interactions

Our students will experience nurturing, safe environments in the home, community and school, as they learn to:

-- respect the property of others
-- respect the physical and emotional well-being of others
-- deal with conflict in appropriate ways

Our students will develop and exhibit mutual respect through:

-- opportunities to understand and appreciate each other’s differences and similarities
-- shared decision-making
-- the positive examples of others
-- knowledge that they will be treated fairly and justly

Our students will learn to act responsibly by:

-- participating in the development and implementation of behavioral expectations and guidelines
-- being accountable for one’s actions
-- treating other students, staff and school guests with respect
-- engaging in community service

Our students will be prepared to:

-- pursue higher education
-- pursue excellence in their chosen vocation
-- practice a healthful lifestyle
-- respect and preserve the environment

Our students will continue to develop as confident individuals, caring family members, involved community members, and informed citizens.