The mission of Bristol Tennessee City Schools is to ensure students achieve college and career readiness through academic excellence.
Belief Statements
- Excellence requires investment.
- Education is a community effort.
- Students need a multifaceted educational experience.
- Health and wellness impact learning.
- Education is the equalizer that empowers individuals to be successful in a changing global community.
- Quality staff creates successful students.
- Individuals should be challenged to be creative thinkers and problem solvers.
- Fostering the growth of character and values is essential.
- The involvement of caring, responsible adults is key to student success.
- A safe and secure environment is critical for learning.
- Diversity is an asset.
- Every individual deserves respect, courtesy, and honesty.
- Every individual has the potential to become a lifelong learner.
- Communication among students, staff, and parents is essential.
- Accommodating the diverse learning styles of all students creates an engaging learning environment.
- Stewardship is important.
- Community collaboration is essential.
- The home creates and maintains the first positive learning environment.
- Both career and college readiness are equally essential elements of a successful education experience.
- A culture of belonging, school pride, and the experience of community contribute to student success.
Parameters
- Safety, personal health, and wellness will always be priorities.
- We will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination.
- We will use data and best practices to make evidence-based decisions.
- We will operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
- All resources will be managed to provide optimal instructional opportunities.
- We will adhere to high expectations and established principles for all.
- We will provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to meet instructional goals.
- We will respect the dignity of each individual.
- Communication with the entire community will be encouraged, solicited, and utilized.