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End of Year Chromebook Collection
CHROMEBOOK NOTICE: This year students will not be able to check out any devices, this is a district mandate. Students must turn in both their assigned device and the charger for that device. Any device not turned in that is assigned to a student will be marked as...
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...
Huge thank you to Black Eagle Drywall LLC for helping ups bring back our garden.
A huge thank you to Black Eagle Drywall LLC for their incredible support in reviving the Kepner Community Garden in Westwood! They've cleaned, reinforced, and fixed up our greenhouse, creating a wonderful space for our students to learn about gardening. Their...
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â