Our school is named after Richard Bransom.
Mr. Bransom owned Bransom's Grocery Store prior to his death in
2001. He cared about others, and he greatly supported BISD students that
participated in the job training/work programs. His wife, Cindy, retired in
2004, and she had been a reading specialist at Taylor Elementary. There is
much to Discover at Bransom Elementary School. The building design and
architecture, that is so noticeably different from what most people have ever
seen, allows the campus to focus on experiences with nature and science.
Certainly the school grounds easily lend themselves to outside experiences,
gardens, nature walks, exploration, appreciation for nature, conservation, etc.
Our staff worked to create our vision mission and committment statements this past summer.
Vision Statement for Bransom Elementary
The vision of Bransom is to continue our pursuit of excellence. As a school community, we will cooperate, collaborate, and communicate every day to foster each child’s individual success. We will do all it takes to motivate our students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners.
Mission Statement for Bransom Elementary
At Bransom, it is in our nature to achieve success for all students!
Commitment Statements
These are the commitments we make to the students at Bransom Elementary. They guide what we say, do, and what decisions we make. They are simply and clearly stated. They flow from and are firmly rooted in our vision for Bransom Elementary.
We, the faculty and staff at Bransom Elementary, will:
- Create an environment where our students feel safe and secure.
- Prepare our students for a technological future.
- Align our curriculum vertically.
- Remain consistent throughout the school on policies and procedures.
- Create a relationship with each student.
- Give our students constant assessment and feedback
- Make learning relevant and fun.
- Treat our students with respect and consideration.
- Communicate with parents on a consistent basis.
- Stay current in instructional best practices.
- Be prepared to teach each day.
- Model good attendance.
- Model what it means to be a lifelong learner.
- Tutor our students as needed.
- Promote healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle for our students.
- Model risk taking and encourage students to take chances in the classroom.
- Acknowledge our mistakes in front of our students.
- Give students wait time when answering questions.
These are the commitments we, as a staff, make to each other. They guide how we behave and interact in school. They are simple and clearly stated, and are firmly rooted in our vision for Bransom Elementary.
We, the faculty and staff at Bransom Elementary, will:
- Remain professional in our actions and appearance.
- Protect student confidentiality.
- Continue to have high expectations for ourselves and our school.
- Show each other respect.
- Listen for understanding.
- See others point of view and accept our differences.
- Remain flexible.
- Show each other respect.
- Be patient with one another.
- Support each other.
- Commit to and participate in Professional Learning Community meetings.
- Ask when we need help.
- Follow all Bransom guidelines and procedures.
- Remain responsible for doing our work.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Trust each other.
- Remain honest with one another.
- Have confidence in our colleagues.
- Smile.
- Share ideas.
- Remain sensitive with others’ needs.
- Be forgiving and will move on after conflict.
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