Bedford High School’s Beliefs and Priorities

Bedford High School’s Beliefs, Priorities, and programs will embody the Bedford School District’s historic commitment to achieve excellence. The Bedford School District has demonstrated an unyielding commitment to achieve excellence within child-centered schools with rigorous academic standards, systematic assessments, and community accountability. The district’s educational programs and student accomplishments are a source of community pride and state and national recognition.

Our Beliefs

-Academic excellence is the school’s highest priority.
-Every student’s potential will be recognized and valued.
-Each student is an individual, deserving care and attention to his/her unique learning style.
-Students of all abilities and talents should have access to a quality education that enables them to reach their potential.
-All Bedford High School graduates should be prepared to become responsible and productive citizens, to pursue further education, and to enter the workplace.
-Each individual in the school community should be treated with dignity and respect.
-We believe that a learning environment that is safe, secure and healthy is important to academic success.

Priorities

-High academic standards for all students
-Personalization of curriculum
-Flexibility of structures and programs

High Academic Standards and Goals

Bedford High School will be committed to the highest academic standards and goals. The superior educational program will be supported by a full complement of educational resources:

-Technology available to every student and integrated into every aspect of the curriculum
-Specialized instruction for students with learning disabilities
-Modern textbooks for every student
-Supplies and material to support teaching efforts
-Low class sizes
-A highly qualified faculty that will be supported with a full program of professional development.

The school will conform to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges standards.

Academic Goals

Bedford High School will strive to place every student in the college, university, or place of employment of his or her choice. Bedford High School students will achieve superior scores on Scholastic Aptitude Tests and will demonstrate high levels of mastery of state curriculum guidelines as measured by NH Educational Improvement and Assessment Program (NHEIAP) and other objective assessments.