The B.E.S.T. Academy

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Single-gender education

The B.E.S.T. academy was initiated by Atlanta Public Schools based on the research of Michael Gurian, who asserts that girls and boys have different learning styles. To this effect, teachers at B.E.S.T. employ teaching strategies that are geared toward the general learning styles of boys.

Curriculum

The students at B.E.S.T. undergo an academic curriculum which includes language arts, social studies, reading, math, and science.

Connections

Students at BEST have an opportunity to take various connections classes. These include:

  • Art
  • Band
  • Business Education and Computer Technology
  • Chorus
  • Heath & Physical Education
  • Sex Ed
  • Spanish
  • Strings

Extracurricular activities

The following extracurricular activities are offered at B.E.S.T.:

  • Afterschool Allstars
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Debate team
  • Football
  • JROTC
  • Robotics
  • Swimming
  • Track and field
  • Fencing[2]

References

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External links

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