School District of Beloit
We are a diverse and dynamic district with more than 5,200 students. Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Our district is comprised of an early childhood program; six elementary schools, 4K through fifth grade; two middle schools, sixth through eighth grade; one traditional high school with a Career Academy Model; and one alternative high school.
We pride ourselves on the creative learning opportunities we provide our staff and students. With the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students as our focus, we offer all-day 4K, Dual Language Immersion, Advanced Technical Training, Advanced Learner, 1:1 Chromebook Learning, Career
Academies, a Collegiate Academy, the oldest JROTC program in Wisconsin, Craftsman with Character program, GLOBE Environmental Education, arts focused learning to include music, drama, arts and writing, 24 Advanced Placement courses, and so much more. We are the only district in Rock County to offer a Dual Language Immersion Program and one of only ten in Wisconsin. Additionally, we are the only district in Rock County to provide a musical instrument program beginning in fifth grade with band and orchestra.
Beloit Memorial High School is the only high school in Rock County offering a Career Academy Model since 2018. This program is one of the many advantages of attending Beloit Memorial High School. A Career Academy is a personalized small learning community involving a cohort of students and a team of committed teachers for a two through four-year span. Academies provide real-world experiences with local businesses and professionals, linking schoolwork and the workplace. Our students graduate career, college, and community ready!
Students are encouraged to express their talents through athletics, activities, and fine arts. Our high school offers more than 24 Varsity sports and countless clubs and activities. Other achievements include a rapidly growing choir program, recurring national recognition, invitations for our jazz orchestra to compete at the prestigious and highly competitive Essentially Ellington Jazz and Music Festival, and invitations for our theater students to an invite-only Fringe Festival in Scotland.
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