Mission
Positioning Scholars to Succeed
BA’s mission is to create an enthusiastic learning culture in which every student is expected and positioned to succeed academically. We realize this mission by emphasizing the social and emotional well-being of our students, families, and staff.
Modeling Core Values
B: Belonging
R: Respect
A: Accountability
V: Vision
E: Excellence
BELONGING
focus on community
- We remember that we are part of a community.
- We seek opportunities to make others feel included and appreciated.
- We encourage others to do their personal best.
RESPECT
focus on one-on-one relationships
- We treat everyone with kindness.
- We value what others say, think, and feel.
- We honor ourselves by taking care of our bodies and mind.
ACCOUNTABILITY
- We honor our commitments to ourselves and each other.
- We take responsibility for our actions.
- We admit our mistakes and fix them when we can.
VISION
- We stay curious and focused on growth.
- We set ambitious goals and work toward them.
- We never give up.
EXCELLENCE
- We strive to achieve our best in all that we do.
- We show commitment and pride when completing tasks.
- We embrace challenges, seek help, and learn from our failures.
Our “Whole Child” Instructional Model
At BA, the “whole child” is the framework of our existence. In addition to standards-based, rigorous academics, we’re committed to being a portal to student growth, character development, teacher development, and collaborative family and community partnerships.
Our Instructional Model includes:
- Year-Round Academic Calendar
- Extended Day Activities
- Small class sizes
- Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum & Trauma-Informed Practices
- Responsive Classroom & Behavior Support
- Distinct Administrative Structure
- Departmentalized Instruction Starting in 2nd Grade
- 20 Days of Annual Professional Development
- Customized, Weekly, Real-Time Coaching
