Bracken Basics
Do you live in Bracken's attendance zone?If you live in Bracken's attendance zone, or wish to have your child attend Bracken STEAM Academy, you should have been accepted through the lottery which closed in February. If you have not been accepted, then you will not be able to have your child attend Bracken for the 2016-2017 school year. The lottery for the 2016 school year will open up in the fall. For more information about the magnet program, click here.
Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten students that live in Bracken's attendance zone should register at Walter Bracken STEAM Academy. You should have: Proof of ID, Proof of Child's ID, Immunization Records; and Proof of Address. Please click here for more information. |
Mission Statement
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The staff of Walter Bracken STEAM Academy is committed to preparing our students for the future by improving academic achievement through investigative experiences
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Vision Statement |
Walter Bracken STEAM Academy students will maintain high academic and behavioral standards for the pursuit of continued success in Magnet programs.
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Belief Statement |
Our school promotes a safe environment for success, positive interaction, mutual respect and cooperation through quality relationships among the school community.
Quality work is identified and produced by setting and maintaining high expectations for achievement and behavior: Students and staff continuously use self-evaluation techniques to monitor their progress. Strategies are aligned with brain research to address the diverse needs of our students. Engaging and interactive activities focus on achievement by developing the desire to think and learn independently. Students and parents are involved in the learning process by stimulating interest in learning and refining social skills. As professionals, our staff is dedicated to providing our students with the most effective learning experiences possible. We celebrate the talents and gifts of each individual as they become lifelong learners. |
Diversity Statement |
The policy of Walter Bracken STEAM Academy is to ensure that diversity is an integral component of the school’s overall core education philosophy. To best accomplish school-wide diversity, inclusiveness, and respect among adults and children alike, the school has established the following goals:
1. promote diversity 2. develop systematic reforms through implanting innovative and challenging programs 3. infuse innovative educational methods and practices that will increase students learning 4. offer varied programs encompassing a wide range of student interests and achievement levels that will prepare students for careers and further education |