Berea High School’s mission is to prepare our students to become productive, responsible citizens who make a difference in their local and global communities. In order to help our students develop world-class skills in preparation for life and careers, we work to embody the values expressed in our motto: Community, Character, and Excellence. Starting with our Freshman Academy, we build a sense of community in a diverse and changing geographic footprint.
Berea High School continues to provide opportunities for our students that go beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to complete internships through Launch Greenville, as well as work-based learning, to receive on-the-job training and a firsthand account of the skills necessary to succeed in the modern world. These opportunities, along with field trips to places like Michelin and our college trips, provide chances for our students to make informed decisions about life after high school. Additionally, to enhance our learning environment for high-performing students, we offer an opportunity to gain industry certification here on campus, as well as at Enoree Career Center. We also offer college credit through both Advanced Placement and Dual Credit classes. We have become an AVID school focusing on college and career readiness, and have added Early College as a new college-readiness program to support our commitment to ensuring that students are prepared to thrive in their life after high school.
In order to develop the complete student, we have several instructional programs that expose students to knowledge beyond traditional subjects (Theatre, Music, Visual Arts, Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Creative Writing, Project Lead The Way [Computer Science/Robotics], Health Science with Certified Nursing Assistant professional certification, AFJROTC, Business, and Digital Media Arts). These programs, as well as other Career and Technology classes, have provided our students the opportunity to collaborate on engaging projects and express themselves creatively, while preparing for careers. Such experiences have opened up new doors for our students, encouraging them to work toward a future and as a result of their success, our College/Career Readiness (CCR) has gone up double digits this year.
Character development begins in the ninth grade with Freshman Success and Advisory classes, which emphasize social-emotional learning and a commitment to helping students learn soft skills necessary for a smooth transition to adulthood. Programs, like our Renaissance rewards program, Freshman Academy, and OnTrack offer incentives for students doing the right thing and working hard in classes. Community partners, like the United Way, Public Education Partners, and Communities in Schools, provide financial support and opportunities for social-emotional and community support to our students and their families.
We believe that any success is due, in large part, to our faculty, who has built a highly collaborative environment that puts students’ interests before their own. Our goal is to provide a high-quality education for all students and to prepare them to be successful in all aspects of their lives after high school. With the help and support of our community, we have no doubt that we will continue to accomplish our mission.
Sincerely,
Mike Noel, Principal Russell Watson, SIC Chair
