BCHS Bears Stakeholder Bulletin
Bear Built
Burke County High School
Our Mission:
To ignite a passion for learning that leads to excellence.
Our Vision:
To cultivate goal-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative students who embrace life-long learning and are empowered to build their best future.
Core Values:
We believe that how we teach is as important as what we teach. Therefore, we are committed to:
Nurturing Lifelong Learners.
We cultivate a growth mindset and deliver engaging instruction, empowering students to embrace challenges, learn from experiences, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Empowering Student Ownership.
We create a supportive environment with constructive feedback, where students set ambitious goals, take charge of their learning, and achieve excellence.
Data-Driven Instruction.
We leverage data to personalize learning, maximizing student engagement and fueling academic success.
Continuous Improvement.
We promote a collaborative culture of reflection and leadership, enhancing our teachers' impact and equipping students for boundless opportunities.
Freshman Success Check-In: 30-Day Orientation & Progress Review
Attention Freshman Parents & Students!
Join us for our Freshman Success Check-In: 30-Day Orientation & Progress Review on Monday, August 31, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the BCHS Auditorium.
This is a great opportunity to check in on your student’s first month of high school, learn important information, ask questions, and discover the resources available to help every freshman succeed.
We look forward to seeing both parents and students there! Please see the flyer for complete details.
September Attendance Challenge
Level Up Your Attendance This September!
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and Burke County High School is kicking off our September Attendance Challenge! Showing up every day is the ultimate cheat code for crushing your goals.
Beware the 9-Day Danger Zone!
Did you know that missing just 9 days out of a 90-day semester hits the 10% tipping point? That can easily knock you off track! Simply put: Attendance Drives Success.
Show Up & Get Rewarded with PBIS!
We want to celebrate you for being in the building! Throughout September, you can earn PBIS points for excellent attendance. Here is how you can cash in:
Snack Attack: Use your points for Slushies, Popcorn, Nachos, or "Dirty" drinks!
Exclusive BCHS Swag: Level up with perfect attendance! Top performers will be entered into a raffle to win a grand prize of exclusive school apparel and gear.
Let’s crush our attendance goals the rest of this month and September, scholars! Level Up, Game on!
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Contact Us
Our mission at Burke County High School is to ignite a passion for learning that leads to excellence.
We want to prepare students for their future, whether that is getting a job, going to college, joining the military, or starting a business. We want students to graduate with good character and be ready for life after high school.
We also need strong communication with parents and guardians. If you have ideas on how the school can communicate better, you can email Dr. Durham at jdurham@burke.k12.ga.us.
The school sends updates every Sunday through:
Parent Square
The BCHS Facebook page
The school website
The district website
If you are not receiving these messages, please call the school.
Dr. Durham's Contact Information
Email: jdurham@burke.k12.ga.us
Website: Burke County High School - Home
Address: 1057 Burke Veterans Parkway Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 526-3582
Front Office: 706-554-6691