Beacon News & Events

Thankful for your clothing donations

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to our clothing drive for the Beacon families. The recent surge of newcomers at Kepner Beacon Middle School highlighted a pressing requirement for food and clothing. Though we had a food...

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KBMS Open House & Carnival

KBMS Open House & Carnival

Please join us for our 3rd annual KBMS Open House and Carnival. We will have games, multiple inflatables, food, prizes and more. See flyer for details. We look forward to seeing you there. Por favor, únase a nosotros para nuestro 3er año KBMS Open House y Carnaval....

GBMS Spring Showcase & Carnival

GBMS Spring Showcase & Carnival

Please join us for our 8th annual GBMS Spring Showcase and Carnival. We will have performances from our art programs followed by games, multiple inflatables, food, prizes and more. See flyer for details. We look forward to seeing you there. Por favor, únase a nosotros...

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. 

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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. 

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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