Vision
Baltimore County Public Schools will be among the highest performing school systems in the nation as a result of creating, sustaining, and investing in excellence for every student, every school, and every community.
Mission
Battle Monument School’s mission is to provide students with an educational foundation which infuses a combination of adapted grade-level academics and functional life skills. Instruction is based upon each students’ strengths and needs which will be used to provide the skills necessary for optimal independence and success in post-secondary education life. Students receive a combination of whole group, small group, and individualized instruction. Students also have the opportunity to practice the skills they are working to master in community settings as part of their Community Based Instruction (CBI) experiences. Teachers, related service providers, and support staff work collaboratively to enhance the educational experiences for all students.
All BMS students will receive instruction to maximize independence to successfully transition into a less restrictive educational setting or out of the educational setting when a student turns 21.
Core Values:
- All stakeholders (i.e., students, parents, staff, community) will be treated equitably and with respect.
- Stakeholders will feel valued and appreciated.
- BMS will be an engaging and fun learning environment for all stakeholders.
- BMS staff will be considered as experts in their respective discipline and/or role.
- Communication among stakeholders will be open, positive and balanced. When conflicts arise stakeholders will work constructively until issues are resolved.
- All instruction will focus on providing students with the skills necessary to successfully transition into a less restrictive environment.
- Students will receive instruction in functional academics, life skills, and social-emotional skills.