Mission and Core Values

At Ben-Hem, we enhance the possibilities of all learners. Students, teachers, and parents work together to bring our mission to life. This is achieved through a sustained, uncompromising focus on our core values.

Mission:

At Bennett Hemenway, we build positive relationships and learn how to take CARE of ourselves, each other, and our world.

Vision:

• Cherish all children and support their development as caring citizens 

• Develop a joy of learning and master foundational academic skills that provide opportunities for learners to follow their interests in the future

• Create a welcoming community to:

  • Support and care for all students through an inclusive spirit. 

  • Learn and be curious about others 

  • Seek perspectives that are different from our own

  • Model and teach healthy relationship-building to support everyone’s social-emotional success 

Core Values: How We Achieve Our Vision

At Bennett-Hemenway, we take C.A.R.E.:

• Care for Ourselves

• Care for Each Other

• Care for Our Community

Valued Aspects:

• Community: Foster collaborative connections among teachers, students, and parents.

• Academics: Continuously enhance and refine our knowledge and skills.

• Responsibility and Respect: Promote care for ourselves and each other.

• Effort: Maintain focused determination in our learning journey.

Educational Philosophy:
We believe in inspiring a lifelong love of learning as the foundation for success. Children are naturally curious, and our role is to engage this desire for knowledge both inside and outside the classroom.

A positive school culture is vital to our mission, characterized by:

• Commitment to shared core values

• Strong relationships among students, teachers, and parents

• A safe and secure learning environment

• Continuous reflection on practices

• An atmosphere that promotes academic rigor and joy in learning

Students benefit from diverse learning experiences, including academics, the arts, physical wellbeing, and social/emotional growth. Recognizing effort and success is essential for fostering our shared values and achieving our mission.