Here, you feel safe and like everyone cares about you – it is amazing how much Bridges has changed my life.
Kimmy, 7th Grade
Our Mission
Bridges’ mission is to provide a safe and enriching academic environment for students with learning differences, guided by our core values.
Our students come first.
- We believe in placing student needs first in every decision we make.
- We believe that supporting student learning is at the core of everything we do.
- We believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
High-quality teaching and learning are the keys to student success.
- We believe high-quality instruction is key to our students’ success and is built on a rigorous and relevant curriculum that is aligned to standards, measurable outcomes, positive relationships, appropriate professional development and equitable access to educational opportunities.
- We believe in high expectations for all students and staff built on a culture that respects individual differences and includes fair treatment, honesty, openness and integrity.
- We believe a safe and orderly learning environment supports student success.
Core Values
- Honor
- We welcome the uniqueness and honor the dignity of every person
- We communicate openly, and we act with integrity
- We develop the talents and abilities of one another
- Compassion
- We reach out to people in need and give comfort
- We embrace those who are suffering
- We nurture the well-being of one another and those we serve
- Justice
- We believe everyone has a right to the basic needs of life
- We join with others to work for the common good
- Excellence
- We set the highest standards for ourselves and for our students
- We strive to transform conditions for a better tomorrow while serving today’s needs
- We celebrate and encourage the contributions of each other
- Citizenship
- We believe that everything entrusted to us is for the common good
- We strive to care wisely for our students, our staff, our resources, and the earth
- Integrity
- We practice honesty, respect and courage in daily interactions
- We believe in doing the right thing—even when no one is watching
Leadership and Accountability
Effective leadership and organizational systems, accountability and an engaged community are essential to student success.
We Care About Your Child’s Success
- We believe in demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement through collaboration and integrated decision-making.
- We believe effective leadership is vital at all levels of the organization and will create student success.
- We believe it is our duty to properly steward school resources through ethical behavior, compliance with the law, transparency of processes and sound fiscal controls.
- We believe community partnerships and family engagement are fundamental to achieving and sustaining student success.
- We believe in a school—including administration and support staff—that is dedicated to providing high-quality service in support of teaching and learning.