Our Mission:

The Belchertown High School educational community fosters academic
excellence and responsible citizenship in a positive, safe, and respectful
environment in order to develop productive contributors to society.

Academic Expectations

Belchertown High School students are expected to:

1. Read actively and critically.
2. Write effectively.
3. Speak effectively.
4. Use a variety of resources including technology to acquire, process, and utilize information effectively.
5. Employ multiple critical and creative thinking strategies in reasoning and problem solving.
6. Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of subject matter across the curriculum.

Social Expectations

Belchertown High School students are expected to:

1. Respect and value themselves, their school environment and the diversity of the Belchertown High School community.
2. Contribute to a positive school climate.
3. Work cooperatively to achieve group goals or resolve conflicts.

Civic Expectations

Belchertown High School students are expected to:

1. Participate in activities that encourage leadership and service to the school and community.
2. Understand and exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens in a democratic and multicultural society.