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The image consists of the word %22LUST%22 in large green letters, with a small yellow cross symbol placed after the %22T%22.

Upon graduation, BUFSD students will be empowered to enter the workforce with appropriate skills, certification, or licensure, or be enrolled in a post-secondary program of study. Individual success pathways will be aligned to students’ strengths, preferences, and interests, equipping them to lead productive, meaningful, and joyful lives.

SUCCESS Pathways

WE BELIEVE...

+ That each child’s PLUS will be reflective of his/her strengths, preferences and interests.

+ That college, career and civic readiness are of equal value and importance.

+ That providing CTE pathways and work-based learning experiences will create vast Graduation PLUS opportunities.

+ In the utility of NYSED diploma seals (bi-literacy, civics) and students’ ability to earn college credit while in high school.

   

Meaningful and Relevant Instruction and
ASSESSMENT

WE BELIEVE...

+ In nurturing the whole child (physical, emotional, academic, social, cultural).

+ That a well-rounded education will include foundations of literacy (ABCs), numeracy (123s), physical education and the arts. 

+ In cultivating relevancy through Project and Problem-Based Learning and Assessment (PBLA) opportunities with real-world application.

+ In leveraging our student’s strengths, preferences and interests to revitalize the Brentwood community.

   

GROWTH Culture

WE BELIEVE...

+ That having high expectations for ALL students is the key to unlocking their full potential.

+ That critical thinking is an essential competency for 21st-century success.

+ That cultivating intellectual openness will allow students to improve their school, community and the world.

+ In curating an academic program with acceleration and enrichment as core design elements from inception. 

+ That all BUFSD stakeholders are lifelong learners.

   

EMPOWERED Stakeholders

WE BELIEVE...

+ That everyone is entitled to a safe, healthy, caring, and culturally responsive environment that fosters equity, dignity and belonging.

+ That attendance is vital to maximize student potential.

+ That student success is proportional to the extent and quality of stakeholder engagement.

+ Our students should have the freedom to pursue their diploma, career clusters, certifications and licensure while in high school.

+ In the power of BUFSD Pride!

   

NewsPlus

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This week marks a very special milestone in our classrooms: our Kindergarten students recently completed their very first i-Ready Diagnostic! Think of it like a "learning check-in." It isn't a graded test; instead, it’s an interactive program that helps our teachers understand exactly what each child knows and what they’re ready to learn next. This helps us create a personalized map for every student’s success in reading and math! 

Read More about 🚀 Big Steps for Our Littlest Learners! 🎓
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The Brentwood Union Free School District is proud to announce the launch of "Campus Fresh," a pioneering agricultural technology initiative at the Brentwood Freshman Center. In a landmark collaboration, students recently worked alongside Ag-Tech teacher Mr. Grow and personnel from Fork Farms to install a state-of-the-art “Flex Acre” hydroponic grow wall – the first of its kind to be installed in a school on the east coast. 

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North Middle School recently held its LEGO Robotics program, offering students an exciting opportunity to explore research, coding and engineering in a hands-on learning environment. Throughout the event, students worked collaboratively to design, build and program their own creations, gaining valuable experience in problem-solving, teamwork and innovation.

The success of the program would no

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Virtual Enterprise business students at Brentwood High School recently received free professional clothing through a partnership with Career Couture – a program offered by the Suffolk County Department of Labor that provides free professional attire to individuals preparing for job interviews and career opportunities.

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Our Core

The district has developed a comprehensive five-year core strategic plan for Graduation PLUS+. This plan was created through a collaborative process that actively engaged representation from all major stakeholder groups, including students, families, educators, school leaders, community partners, and district staff, to ensure that the vision, priorities, and initiatives reflect the collective needs and aspirations of the entire school community.

District's Next Steps

  • Develop 5-year, core-strategic plan for Graduation PLUS+
    • Representative team of all key stakeholder groups
  • Assess current reality in all plan tenet areas, SAGE
    • What are our bright spots?
    • What are our needs?
  • Use principles of Backward Design* by starting with the desired outcomes in mind, then back-mapping initiatives and actions all the way down to PreK
    • Identify desired results
    • Determine acceptable evidence/performance indicators
    • Plan strategic initiatives
    • Monitor, adjust and reflect

*Wiggins, Grant, and Jay McTighe. Understanding by Design. Expanded 2nd ed. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2005