"To the dull mind all nature is leaden. To the illumined mind the whole world burns and sparkles with light." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

MISSION AND Vision

Our mission at The Bijou School is to develop students with academic, social, and workplace competencies by providing individualized instruction in a supportive, alternative setting.

The alternative style of education offers:

  Individualized and small-group instruction.

  Individualized, personal and academic goal setting in a small-school environment.

  Contract learning that allows course content to be tailored to student needs and interests.

  Flexible time utilization, which permits the freedom to select a school schedule that can be coordinated with non-school obligations.

  Progress that is directly related to the performance commitment of the student.

  The opportunity to develop new, positive attitudes and habits about learning.

  The opportunity to develop job readiness and career skills.

Our students choose to attend an alternative school.

In order for them to be successful, they must assume responsibility for:

	their own academic progress,
	regular attendance,
	time management, and
	self-discipline.

For more information see:

• The Purpose Of The Bijou School, Why We Use Points, & How Points Are Earned

• Colorado Springs School District 11 Graduation Requirements

01/08/2008

Photo Credit: The sun peeking around a "Painted Rock" north of Woodland Park, CO.
 © 2004 Jack Carlson