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All DPS schools and administrative offices will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024

All DPS schools and administrative offices will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024 due to severe weather. This includes the Emily Griffith Technical College. All school-related events and activities, including all Discovery Link and ELCS Enrichment programs, are also...

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Pillars of Personalized Learning

Blended Learning

Utilizing differentiated one-to-one lessons structured by internal staff, each student moves independently through the coursework receiving additional assistance or advanced learning opportunities when applicable. 

Enrichments Opportunities

Quarterly, students are provided with the opportunity to enroll in one enrichment class, exposing them to new interests or furthering their previous experiences in one or more of the five extended learning arenas.

Character development

By formally measuring the five BNS character traits on a regular basis, students are provided with ongoing feedback related to their growth and understanding in these important developmental areas. 

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Critical Thinking

Through analysis and evaluation, students develop the necessary tools to refine their problem solving skills and authentically work to discover thoughtful, creative solutions in the classroom and beyond.

Blended Learning

Utilizing differentiated one-to-one lessons structured by internal staff, each student moves independently through the coursework receiving additional assistance or advanced learning opportunities when applicable. 

Enrichments Opportunities

Quarterly, students are provided with the opportunity to enroll in one enrichment class, exposing them to new interests or furthering their previous experiences in one or more of the five extended learning arenas.

Character development

By formally measuring the five BNS character traits on a regular basis, students are provided with ongoing feedback related to their growth and understanding in these important developmental areas. 

critical thinking io

Critical Thinking

Through analysis and evaluation, students develop the necessary tools to refine their problem solving skills and authentically work to discover thoughtful, creative solutions in the classroom and beyond. 

What Makes a beacon school?

In support of our vision and mission, Beacon Network Schools anchor our daily work in a culture that promotes a growth mindset, prioritizes a transformative team mentality and creates an ever-evolving, intentional learning environment that drives innovative practices and maximizes student engagement. We personalize each individual’s experience through a blended learning format inclusive of challenging academic programming, meaningful character development, and the ongoing use and expansion of one’s critical thinking skill set. We are motivated by data-driven, research-based practices that empower all students to explore and discover their promise and potential.

  • Culture Drives our Performance.
  • Growth Mindset Creates our Solutions.
  • Our Teams Lead Our Transformation.
  • Blended Learning is Our Path to Personalization.
  • Data Informs Our Instruction.
  • Social Emotional Learning Builds Our Character.
  • Rich and Varied Learning Experiences Motivate Us.

OUR SCHOOLS

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