WELCOME TO THE BRANDYWINE SCHOOL DISTRICT The goal of the Brandywine School District (the District) is to provide all students with rich and meaningful learning opportunities that meet the needs of each individual student and ensure that each BSD graduate possess the knowledge, skills, and attributes to not only meet the demands of postsecondary education or immediate entry to the workforce, but have a distinct advantage as a direct result of BSD programming. To achieve this objective, BSD schools must be free from disruptions that interfere with teaching and learning activities. Students, parents/guardians, and school staff must assume a responsible role in creating a positive learning environment and promoting behavior that encourages the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students. Students, parents/guardians, and staff are encouraged to become familiar with the entire contents of this document.
INTRODUCTION The Brandywine School District is committed to ensuring students: • feel welcomed and are excited about learning; • believe that their teachers, administration, and other staff in the school support them so that they can achieve their best; • are treated in an equitable and fair manner; • are technology literate and able to meet the demands of a 21st century workforce and lifestyle; • are provided with opportunities for social and emotional growth embedded in academic learning; • are provided with learning environments and classrooms that are positive and safe; • understand that they are contributing members not only of a school community, but also of our community at-large; • understand that rules and laws exist for their protection, and compliance is required for the good of all; • learn and grow through the application of the Student Code of Conduct. Educating the whole child is a core belief of the Brandywine School District and serves as a foundational element on which all programming and functions of the District are built. To effectively educate the whole child requires intentional and specific focus not only on academic growth, but also equally important, social and emotional growth and development. To maximize the growth and development of the whole child, it is essential that parents/guardians and the school form a working partnership focused on the child. To this end, the District will provide direct learning opportunities to develop students’ understanding and skills in the areas of problem-solving, social skills, appropriate interaction with peers and adults, and self-advocacy. In addition, the District will use the application of the Code of Conduct as a means of social and emotional 9
