Ball Ground Elementary STEM Academy believes that all students have the right to learn in an environment where they are supported, inspired, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
Cherokee County School District and Ball Ground STEM Academy Goals:
INQUIRE, LEARN, APPLY: Learners will build science and engineering skills through an ACTIVE process.
COLLABORATE, REASON, COMMUNICATE: Learners will utilize a problem-solving approach and engage in productive teamwork to solve content-rich, real-world problems.
INTERPRET & INTEGRATE: Learners will link concepts that integrate STEM across all disciplines guided by the Engineering Design Process (Problem-Solving Process).
COMMIT: Teachers will commit to implementing projects that challenge, engage, and support students while integrating technology tools.
Cherokee County School District and Ball Ground STEM Academy STEM Beliefs:
We believe every student has the potential to learn, grow, and succeed when supported in a nurturing environment that values their unique interests, strengths, and diverse academic needs.
We believe our passionate and dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a safe, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth for every student.
We believe effective instruction is intentionally designed to provide all students with appropriately challenging, relevant, and STEM-integrated learning opportunities aligned to state standards.
We believe Ball Ground STEM Academy is the heart of our community, where we nurture character, foster global citizenship, and collaborate with families and stakeholders to empower students for lifelong success.
