Points of Pride
We have SO many things for which we are proud here at BCE but these are just a few:
- Highly active/involved parent volunteer community
- Teachers, Staff and Administrators who treat kids as individuals
- Strong parent/school partnership and communication
- Positive reinforcement for student feedback
- Traditions of learning in each grade level
- Energy Bus certified school
- Watchdog Dads Program
Grade Level Projects:
- 6th - Outdoor Ed/Camp, Influences project
- 5th - Grandparent biography project/brunch
- 4th - Colorado History
- 3rd - Coffee Shop Poetry/ Economics Market Unit
- 2nd - Weather Unit
- 1st - Biology unit - animal research projects / American Symbol project
- K - Community Modeling Unit
Points of Pride from Students:
*Teachers and staff work together well and give us opportunities that allow us to work on what we need/want to work on, meet us at our level of work (BOOST groups, passion projects, etc.)
*BCE impacts behavior outside of school; we think about the lessons in everyday life, collaboration skills work in life outside of school
*Teachers- help us work at our own pace, listen and help us through tough times
*No Bullying Issues- "When talking with friends at other schools, I hear about bullying issues all the time. BCE doesn't have those problems."
*Students are open to making new friends and meeting kids at the "Buddy Bench"- Every grade seems happy all the time
*We can be confident in front of our peers- Like presentations, sharing ideas with others, etc.
*Leadership Roles for 6th Graders- Field Day and running all the games for younger grades
*Camp Stone Canyon- interactive learning experience, get closer to classmates and interact with new classmates and develop relationships
*Specials/Clubs- different opportunities that meet the needs of all different kids
Points of Pride From Staff:
*Teachers are supported and encouraged to educate our students with new and innovative methods and means to access the curriculum.
*Risk Free Environment for both staff and students
*Bear Canyon is a place of collaboration and inclusion; problems are viewed as opportunities and we shift our attention on the solution and learn from the opportunity.
*We’re a team, we support and celebrate one another.
*Our Student Leadership Team is focused on communities/causes that need support and our help.
*Amazing children who come through our doors every morning
*Intentional emphasis on personalized education, high rigor, and student ownership in learning which cultivates high engagement and joy for all students.
*Wonderful and highly supportive parent community
Points of Pride From Parents:
*Bear Canyon communicates effectively and I know where to find information regarding the school
*Bear Canyon has a supportive and welcoming community
*Amazing teachers and staff
*The staff at BCE make themselves readily available to answer any and all questions promptly.
*My child feels safe at school
*BCE cares about each child and their education. The staff puts in 110% all the time, and it shows in our children. BCE does excellent work
*BCE is an awesome school because everyone there loves and cares for kiddos