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    Belair K-8 School

     

    Belair K-8 Motto: “where STEM is an integral part of everything we do”

    Belair K-8 Mission: To inspire and prepare our students for life-long learning by providing challenging educational experiences with a strong immersion in STE(A)M Education.

    Belair K-8 Goals:

     To improve student achievement in reading, language arts, math, science and social studies

     To integrate technology into everyday learning activities for students and teachers

     To develop STEM awareness and skills for all students

     To enhance character/values education and instill pride in self, school, and community.

    Belair K-8 Vision: To propel all Belair Falcon Scholars by providing a highly functioning learning environment based upon data-driven professional learning communities.

    Belair K-8 Beliefs and Values:

     Every students deserves an opportunity for a quality education.

     All children can learn and achieve personal goals.

     Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.

     Awareness and understanding of individual and cultural differences contribute to a positive learning environment.

     High expectations courage students to reach high levels of achievement in physical, emotional, social and academic development.

     A variety of teaching methods is needed to meet diverse learning styles

     Teamwork among school personnel, home and community enhances learning.

     It is the responsibility of the home, school and community to model and encourage good character.

     The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners. 

     

    Belair K-8 Highlights

     

    We are a 1:1 school. Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade have iPads for individual use during the instructional day. Students in Grades 3-8 have laptops for individual use during the instructional day and for use at home for school-related work.

     We have three (3) STEM Labs.                                                   

     We have two (2) Computer Labs.

     We have two (2) covered Outdoor Learning Pavilions.

     We have a Collaborative Learning Room/Makerspace that will easily accommodate two full classes of students.

     We have the following middle school sports: baseball, basketball (boys and girls teams), cheerleading, football, golf, and track & field (boys and girls).

     We offer a 30-minute intervention/acceleration period each day for Grades K-8.