Our Vision

Our vision at Blue Ridge High School is to create a school where...........

• Each student will feel that the curriculum has prepared him or her for college and/or the workforce.
  The curriculum will be relevant, challenging and interesting.
  The curriculum will be always expanding, never stagnant, and changing to meet the needs of the student.
  Instruction will value student input.
  Instruction will be enhanced with technology when applicable.
  Varied methods of instruction will be used with emphasis on student involvement (Ex. hands on activities).
  Instruction will be accurate, well-planned, professional, and effective.
  Each student will be assessed proportionately on content and skills taught in the instructional process.
  Each student will be aware of the expectations that will be assessed.
  A variety of assessment techniques will be used.
  Assessment will be fair, accurate, and will require critical thinking.
  Students, teachers, and administration will feel pride and ownership in Blue Ridge High School.
  Blue Ridge High School will be safe, clean, comfortable and provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
  Blue Ridge High’s environment will reflect student accomplishments.
  Blue Ridge High School will set the standard for all other schools in the Southeast.

We believe that...

• The student is the center of the educational process. (District Goals 1-5)
  Every student is a unique individual and that the curriculum should be designed to address a variety of learning styles, assessment techniques, and a broad range of interests. (District Goals 1, 3)
  Every student should feel safe and secure in the school environment. (District Goal 3)
  Students should expect professionalism and support from all faculty, staff, and support personnel. (District Goals 2,3)
  Students should be nurtured and challenged to fully realize their gifts and skills. (District Goals 1,3)
  As an essential element of the educational process, each student must accept responsibility to be an active learner and supporter of the learning environment. (District Goal 1)
  We must offer the student interdisciplinary experiences which will prepare them as cooperative problem solvers and responsible decision-makers in the workplace. (District Goal 1)
  The academic program should adequately prepare students to meet or exceed established state standards. (District Goals 1,2)
  We have an obligation to help each student learn to deal with a technologically advanced 21st century in positive and creative ways.  (District Goals 1-4)
  We must foster in all students an attitude of tolerance and understanding for cultural, physical, and other differences among people. (District Goals 3, 5)
  Blue Ridge High School, as a partner with the home and community, should strive to exemplify characteristics of citizenship, self-sufficiency, and strong moral character. (District Goals 2, 5)
  Blue Ridge High School, as a partner with the home and community, must teach individual responsibility for one’s actions and acceptance of consequences appropriate to one’s behavior. (District Goal 3)