Montgomery County Public Schools
Burning Trees Elementary School
7900 Beech Tree Road Bethesda, MD, 20817
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→ Shared Beliefs
Shared Beliefs
Quality Instructional Program
Begins by focusing on the individual needs of the learners
Provides an engaging and challenging curriculum that is developmentally appropriate
Empowers children to be thinkers, with a love for learning
Supportive Community
Trusts that teachers and staff will do their jobs professionally
Fosters cooperation, not competition, by caring for and supporting all children, not just their own, as part of a learning and caring community
Allows students to succeed on their own and learn from their mistakes
Communicates openly and values communication
Values learning by providing models at home and being involved in PTA, volunteering, and extra-curricular program.
Models core values of tolerance, respect and cooperation
Effective Teachers
Is sensitive to individual learning styles and respects the differences in students
Is knowledgeable of current curriculum demands and delivers a flexible and creative program that is challenging and appropriate
Provides a positive safe and motivating learning environment in which diverse learners experience academic and social success
Fosters a love of learning while he or she continues to grow professionally
Communicates openly and values communication
High Performing School
Strives to improve, continues to challenge ideas, and works to build upon previous success, while reflecting on and evaluating its mission
Offers opportunities to meet the needs of all students through consideration of varied learning styles and academic and emotional needs
Values an environment where teachers work collaboratively towards the success of all students
Has a child-centered program that uses best practices to ensure success and promotes life-long learning
Creates an environment in which students feel safe and motivated
Has strong leadership that promotes teamwork among staff, communicates high achievable expectations, provides appropriate support and is open to the concerns of staff, students and community
Successful Students
Have the confidence to take risks, develop opinions, and work with others, while continuously striving to develop their own style
Have a support system at home and at school which helps them develop a caring attitude
Are challenged, interested, highly motivated, excited and enthusiastic in the academic arena
Understand and reflect core values of tolerance, respect and cooperation and work to improve their school and community