Why Should You Attend Bear Creek?

For over 100 years, Bear Creek High School has been proudly committed to the ideals of a true, comprehensive high school. As a school and community, we are committed to learning, growth, and achievement for all.

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Mission and Vision

For Students

Committed

Actively engage in and trust the learning process.
Model academic integrity, preparation and perseverance.
Respect the school environment, including peers, adults and facilities.
Accept personal responsibility and advocate for your needs.

Learning

Develop an inquiry mindset that leads to discovery.
Reflect on the learning process, content mastery and identify next steps.
Utilize self-direction and collaboration to communicate with others and lead by influence.
Engage in meaningful, authentic learning through critical and creative thinking, and participate in civic and global actions.

Growth

Challenge self and encourage others to improve academically, socially and emotionally.
Take risks, reflect on successes and learn from mistakes.
Develop resiliency, adaptability and agility through a growth mindset.
Envision your future, establish realistic goals and maintain balance.

Achievement

Set high expectations and pursue excellence inside and outside the
classroom.
Make attendance a priority.
Display pride in your school and community.
Graduate on time, prepared for college and careers.

For All

Respect all, seek to understand other perspectives and celebrate diversity.
Show empathy for others and advocate for peers experiencing bullying.
Follow guidelines that maintain a safe environment for all students and staff.
Honor and engage in teamwork – we are better together.

For Families

Committed

Engage in progress monitoring and decision-making with your student.
Model support and pride in school and community.
Respect school staff and expect the same in return.
Help your student make school a priority.

Learning

Create and maintain a meaningful learning environment at home.
Utilize educational opportunities to help make informed decisions with students.
Model life-long learning.

Growth

Challenge your student to set goals and have high expectations.
Guide your student to be resilient and learn from mistakes.
Celebrate improvement, not just grades.
Develop and support social/ emotional development at home.

Achievement

Lead by example.
Acknowledge and support multiple pathways to be successful.
Celebrate your student’s accomplishments.

For All

Instill respect for all, including self.
Model tolerance and understanding.
Encourage safe and healthy choices.
Support volunteerism, civic engagement, and empathy for others.

For Staff

Committed

Engage in learning opportunities, collaboration and reflection.
Model leadership, integrity and hard work.
Respect diversity and all stakeholders.
Honor collective commitments through the accountability of ourselves and our colleagues.

Learning

Implement best practices within a high-quality, common curriculum.
Engage in professional learning and critical thinking.
Inspire students through rigorous, authentic learning experiences and high expectations.

Growth

Challenge all students to improve academically, socially and emotionally.
Take risks, reflect on successes and learn from mistakes.
Develop and model resiliency with a growth mindset.

Achievement

Prepare students for all aspects of life after high school.
Provide multiple opportunities to demonstrate content mastery.
Recognize success measured in multiple ways.
Respect a diverse community of learners and provide necessary supports.

For All

Support safe schools for all students and staff.
Celebrate our individual differences and our common humanity.
Take collective responsibility for ALL students.