The Birchwood School is a small community of dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and inquisitive students.  As a result, we are able to work together to address the needs of our students as they grow and develop.  Our role is to cultivate and nurture a love of learning, a quest for knowledge, and an understanding of the important contributions each student makes.

As a foundation for learning, we at Birchwood are committed to creating a positive climate in which academic and social growth may thrive.  A supportive “safe” school is a critical piece of a student’s development – one which shapes a positive self-esteem, while building academic success.  Our focus at Birchwood is to develop and strengthen critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning skills, as these apply to every aspect of a student’s life – both in and out of the classroom.  Our goal, as a school community, is to continue to reinforce in our students a respect for self and others, a capacity to see the many sides of a given issue, and an ability to make sound choices.  Promoting these ideals will best prepare our students for any and all challenges, as they continue through their educational experiences. 

Through continued communication and a commitment to excellence, we will succeed in helping our students develop as happy, productive participants of our community.  One goal of education is to impart knowledge.  However, the lasting mark education can make is to equip students with the necessary skills for achieving their own definition of success.

Jacqueline Storts

Principal