Principal's Message
Hello and welcome to the digital home of Belmont High School!
It is a privilege to serve as Principal of BHS, the grades 9-12 learning environment of the Shaker Regional School District. We hope that a review of our website will provide you with the information and/or resources you are seeking - and that you have an opportunity to know us a bit better as a result!
The Shaker Regional District’s mission is to engage learners to succeed in our (and their) ever-changing world. With that overarching objective in mind, we will continue to emphasize three themes for the 2023-24 school year:
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Engagement - Each student can and should be committed to his/her experiences, and we’ll work to make those experiences meaningful to you as an individual. Genuine involvement and commitment can lead to amazing outcomes for our students!
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Being PRESENT - Be here in each moment; whether you’re in the classroom, having a conversation with a teacher/BHS professional, or interacting with other members of our school community, we invite you to be THERE and give that moment your attention.
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Raising the bar - We are asking more of ourselves - and of our students. We seek ways through which we can partner in their pursuits of success.
Additionally, in the coming year we will emphasize:
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Establishing and Communicating the Why - We will work to express why we do what we do in order to be transparent and build upon shared understandings
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Personalizing each student’s experiences - We will collaborate with students, families, and community partners in an effort to make a student’s high school experience about their pathways to success as individuals
Themes and goals such as these require a collaborative effort between all stakeholders - including you! Whether you are a student, building professional, guardian, or another community member, YOU have a role to play in the successes of the young people of Canterbury and Belmont. Join us at events. Cheer loudly and proudly. Join us at monthly PTO Meetings. Ask questions - and be involved in the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arise.
Please contact the high school’s main office with any questions, to learn more about our school, or to get involved! A school working to its fullest potential is one in which all stakeholders are valued contributors. Regardless of which role you hold, you are a vital player in the growth of our school - and in the success of our students.
As always - Go BHS!
Mr. Matthew Finch
Principal, Belmont High School
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