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The purpose of the secondary program is to help young people develop abilities that enable them to accept the responsibilities that our democratic society expects:  to acquire knowledge, be self-disciplined, tolerate and empathize with others, make sound political and moral decisions, earn a living, practice American citizenship, accept the social responsibility to plan for future generations, adjust to change, and to respect and appreciate life.  Along with the fundamental skills of literacy and the ability to understand desirable attitudes and behavior related to civic responsibility, it is important that students gain an appreciation for the fine and practical arts.  Butler Area School District provides a unified comprehensive curriculum to prepare students for continuing education or for entering the workforce.  The District strives to instill a desire for further learning and to aid in the maturation process of the student academically, socially, and emotionally.

Ideally, school is not a place, but an activity in which students need to participate, directly and enthusiastically.  Education is not something one gives another but is rather a self-directed, continuing process that serves the needs and interests of the individual within the community. Each individual, regardless of background, interests, or inherent abilities, deserves the chance to learn and succeed through school experiences. These educational experiences should provide opportunities for self-expression and individual creativity developed in an atmosphere based on cooperation and mutual respect, among students, parents, teachers, administrators, and all members of the community it serves.