MISSION & BELIEF STATEMENTS

The mission of Burke County High School is to challenge students academically, promote opportunities for effective communication, provide a safe learning environment, and instill self-worth through curricular and extracurricular achievement.

1. Student learning is our chief priority and the primary focus for all decisions
2. A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning
3. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs and is capable of learning
4. A commitment to continuous improvement is imperative for our school to enable students to become confident, self-disciplined, lifelong learners
5. A student's self esteem is enhanced by mutual respect and positive relationships with students, staff and parents
6. Students need to acquire and demonstrate knowledge and skills while being involved in solving problems and producing quality work
7. Students, parents, and the community equally share the responsibility for supporting the school's mission, while the faculty and administration share the responsibility for achieving that mission