Who Will Our Students Become?
BCCS Graduates come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but as graduates they’ll share some important things…
Exceptional Academic Skills
Teachers use timeless and relevant techniques to support students learn to leverage core content, make meaning critically, and use their skills to creatively solve complex, real-world problems.
Strong Personal Values
BCCS students develop strong personal value systems by uncovering what matters most to them, learning to live in community with others, and learning to navigate differences in values.
A Sense of Purpose
BCCS students develop a sense of purpose by understanding their personal identity, embracing their strengths, discovering their interests, and matching those things to what our world needs.
Ability to Thrive in a Diverse World
Our students are being prepared for the 21st century by learning to practice cultural humility, developing inclusive relationships, and becoming advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Buffalo Commons' Core Commitments
Academic Success
We provide students with rigorous and engaging curriculum, excellent teachers and individualized instruction to prepare them for future success.
Creative Problem-Solving
Our Common Threads courses develop the creative problem-solving skills students need to tackle the toughest problems, and positively impact their community.
Collaboration
Teamwork is one of the top skills required in today’s colleges and workplaces. We foster students’ collaborative skills to ensure their success. At BCCS we are building the future, together.