Baldwin-Whitehall School District

About Baldwin-Whitehall School District

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District is a suburban, residential area located eight miles south of downtown Pittsburgh. This middle class community of residents encompasses a wide range of educational, occupational, economical, and cultural backgrounds. The five district schools provide an array of educational opportunities to serve the needs of the community. The mission of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District is to provide, in partnership with parents and the community, a challenging educational program in a safe and caring environment that provides the opportunity for each student to achieve maximum potential while developing an attitude of life-long learning. The Baldwin-Whitehall School District recognizes that the pace of change in our world is placing new and more complex demands on students and schools. These demands impact the acquisition and use of knowledge, the nature and speed of communication, the scope of business and finance, and the manner in which people conduct their daily lives. The school's responsibility is to promote the importance of learning and seek the support of the entire community in the education and training of young people. Therefore, our students must: - acquire a significant knowledge base - develop and use complex thinking skills - demonstrate the ability to integrate information - communicate effectively - acquire and apply knowledge - work cooperatively - effectively use technology The education of our students must be achieved in a cooperative partnership with student, parents, business, and the community in a positive, supportive, and caring school environment which promotes the dignity of all individuals.

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