What We Believe at Bridgewater

Statement of Purpose

Bridgewater's purpose is to provide parents and schools with an alternative education for students in grades 3-12. By using a flexible online curriculum, Bridgewater can create a personalized learning environment for any student at a level that will help him achieve his best both in academics and in life. This educational program combines state-of-the-art lessons and dedicated, qualified teachers to help students fill their learning needs and meet their goals.

Bridgewater believes that

• Every student can achieve.
  Keys to achievement include a positive environment, effective learning tools, and dedicated direction. One-on-one guidance and academic support allow all students to tap into their true potential and open a world of learning possibilities.
• Every student is unique and learns differently.
  Each student deserves an individualized, enriched, and diverse educational experience. Student-centered learning is our passion.
• Every student deserves and benefits from an individualized approach.
  Each student needs an instructional experience and pace appropriate to individual needs and abilities. Mastery of skills should be for all learning types from at-risk to accelerated learners.
• Every student needs to develop proficiency in the essentials.
  The basics of reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills are the foundations for learning. Each student needs an understanding of these basics if he is to succeed in life.
• Every student deserves to build technology skills for the future.
  We believe in using a 21st century online curriculum and technology-based tools to prepare 21st century students and future leaders.