On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to welcome you to Blackwater Community School. The school has traditionally offered superior opportunities for students to excel. The Board is committed to providing quality educational opportunities. The Board takes great pride in possessing quality teachers and support staff, to provide the high quality of education that is expected for your children.

The school will follow the goals of the Office of Indian Education Program. These goals are: All children will read independently by the third grade, 70% of the students will be proficient/advanced in reading and math, individual student attendance rate will be 90% or better, students will demonstrate knowledge of their language and culture, and there will be an increase in enrollment, retention, placement and graduation rates for post-secondary levels. Through the 21st Century Grant Program students are provided additional experiences in the Pima Language and Culture after school and during summer school intersession.

The Board encourages professionalism and expects the staff to be dedicated and committed to provide a quality education. You are encouraged to meet with your child's teacher at any time if there are any problems or questions, please contact your child's teacher as soon as is possible. If problems are not resolved with your child's teacher, please call or visit the principal.


Your children are very special and we appreciate the trust that you have extended to the school by choosing Blackwater Community School. Thank you for supporting the school and helping to make it one of the best educational programs serving the Gila River Indian Community.

Sincerely,

Henry Pino, President
Blackwater Community School
Board
Quality Education Begins Here"
Mission/Philosophy
The education program at Blackwater Community School is designed to reflect an educational philosophy which recognizes the following core values:
  1. Creating child-centered, activity based learning environments;
  2. Incorporating individual learning styles in the delivery of instruction;
  3. Implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for all children;
  4. Encouraging adults to actively support their children's education;
  5. Demonstrating respect for others and self; and
  6. Valuing culture and language as a cornerstone for learning.

In order to support these values five goals have been identified:

1. An academic program which promotes achievement through the alignment to State standards, while recognizing individual needs and learning styles that support the following Bureau of Indian Affairs' National Goals:
  1. All children read independently by third grade and
  2. 70% of students are proficient/advanced in reading and math.
  3. Students demonstrate knowledge of their language/culture
  4. Individual student attendance rate of 90% or better
  1. A school climate which fosters individual responsibility for behavior, acceptance of others and acceptable child/adult interactions.
  2. Cultural experiences which enhance positive attitudes toward self and others and creates an awareness of cultural heritage and language.
  3. Opportunities for community support through school sponsored activities.
A highly qualified School Board and staff or certified administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff that actively support and implement the school's vision: "Quality Education Begins Here".
Goals & Objectives of Blackwater Community School
  1. All children read independently by the third grade.
  2. 70% of students are proficient/advanced in reading and math.
  3. Individual student attendance rate at 90% or better.
  4. Students demonstrate knowledge of their language and culture.
  5. Increased enrollment, retention, placement and graduation rates for post-secondary.