Mission

The mission of the Braintree Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to prepare all students to become responsible and contributing members of a diverse and global society.  We facilitate the development of each student intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally through a rigorous and supportive educational program within an inclusive and safe environment that nurtures creative and critical thinking, the development of values, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Beliefs

Since excellence in instruction and student achievement is our primary objective, we are committed to the following beliefs:

• Students can acquire a rigorous core of knowledge by thinking critically and creatively and making wise judgments in an inclusive environment that promotes higher level thinking skills across the curriculum.

• All students can achieve academic proficiency and strive for excellence.

• All students possess unique talents and gifts and should be encouraged to reach their maximum individual potential.

• Students should be able to collaborate and communicate effectively through reading, writing, speaking, computing, the arts, and technology.

• Students can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve and maintain optimum health and lifelong wellness.

• Students can develop a sense of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-reliance to demonstrate social, civic and environmental responsibility.

• Students can acquire skills to adapt to an evolving and technologically advancing society.

• Students can understand, respect, and appreciate the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of our school community.

• A safe and orderly environment, free of prejudice, drugs, violence, bullying, hazing and harassment of any kind is essential to promote student learning.

• Ongoing opportunities for the professional growth and development of staff are essential for improving teaching and learning.

• Parents, guardians and caregivers, in partnership with schools, are an integral part of their child’s learning.

• Community involvement should be actively solicited, encouraged and developed.

Values

The Braintree Public Schools recognize their shared responsibility with parents in developing students’ values. This shared responsibility includes educating the whole child and working toward developing a good and informed citizenry.

In support of the above, the Braintree School Committee affirms the following values as integral part of the students’ overall education.