The mission of the Birmingham City Schools is to graduate confident, lifelong learners who understand their relationship to the world and who have the skills, attitudes, and abilities to be successful in the 21st century. We will accomplish this mission by providing a professional, dedicated, open-minded and enthusiastic staff, teaching a challenging, intellectually rigorous and relevant curriculum in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. Education is a worthwhile endeavor.
Education is the foundation for success.
Learning is a lifelong process. Everyone is unique and has value. Those who dare to teach must never cease to learn. Education is a shared responsibility. Everyone needs to maintain a sense of dignity.