Belton Middle School, the students, the parents, and the community are dedicated to sustaining an environment that promotes student achievement, encourages compassion and civility, affirms responsibility, and cultivates character and integrity, while embracing individuality. We are committed to developing the potential that exists in each student who enters our building. "Civility between and among students, teachers, and staff is deeply engrained in the culture of the school and is evident in everyday practice" (STW Committee 2009.) We are very proud to have been named as School to Watch by the National Middle School Forum for our challenging academic program and our dedication to meeting the unique needs of young adolescent students.
All Students at Belton Middle School are expected to meet high academic standards. Academic experiences are content rich and available to all students at a high level of rigor and challenge. School data is routinely analyzed throughout the year to help formulate the teaching and learning strategies, as well as programs and processes, to meet the needs of our students.
A number of best practices have been studied and implemented at Belton Middle School in our efforts to provide a safe, structured, developmentally responsive, and socially equitable environment for which students can optimize their potential in the areas of academics and social development.
Belton Middle School does many things to ensure students' equal access to quality education and providing all students with highly qualified teachers, resources, learning opportunities, and supports. Having a common vision, which emphasizes student success and achievement, is the basis for all the efforts of school improvement. Belton Middle School is dedicated to organizational structures and processes which are designed "for the good of the children," The school holds itself accountable to providing the best educational opportunities for all students. Our motto is Positive Expectations for Achievement, Character and Environment.