Bell Oaks Elementary School

Each student in the Bellmawr Public School District will develop academically, physically, emotionally, and socially in a positive learning environment that provides equitable educational opportunities for all students. All staff will hold high expectations for student achievement and accept responsibility for helping students meet those expectations. A rigorous, standards based curriculum will be provided to all students, which includes a core that specifies the knowledge and skills that all students are to attain. All staff will be committed to fostering positive relationships between community members, parents, staff, students, and to the continuous improvement of the district. All the stakeholders will be involved in the educational process and will be partners in solving the real challenges and complex issues facing education in our community in the 21st century.

2011-2012 DISTRICT GOALS

• Goal #1 - To develop an informed community that is aware of the importance of supporting a school district budget
• Goal #2 - To create a systematic procedure for the collection and analysis of student data
• Goal #3 - To ensure that the members of the Bellmawr Learning Community are familiar with the Common Core Standards
• Goal #4 - To develop a core of teacher leaders who can assist the Board and administration in developing a comprehensive teacher evaluation program