Academic Overview
At Banning Lewis Academy, we teach a rigorous and content-rich curriculum where the Humanities merge with High-Tech to offer a world class education. Our program combines the rigors of a classical education with the practical technology training required for college & career readiness. Our program integrates character education beginning in Kindergarten all the way through High School. By Middle School, specialty subjects increase with opportunities such as online courses, experiential and enrichment programming, and the Concurrent Enrollment program. Each student receives a well-rounded education that is individualized to their achievement and customized to their interests.
Elementary School, K-5
Our interdisciplinary program instills in students a captivating conceptual understanding and chronological picture of history, as well as an awareness of the interrelationships between different domains of knowledge such as English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Science. In addition to these core subjects, our elementary students also receive regular instruction in Spanish, Art, Music, PE & Technology.
Middle School, 6-8
In Middle School, students make the transition to our Prep campus under the guidance and support of a dedicated Middle School Principal & Assistant Principal. These important years build on the foundational knowledge of our Elementary School program, but go deeper. Students are practiced in seeing connections across subject areas and disciplines and begin to tackle big questions, problems, and ideas. Students become more fluent in technology and software applications such as learning the Microsoft Office suite.
High School, 9-12
Our High School program is customizable to each student individually. Students can pace the work across four years, or through advanced coursework such as the Advanced Placement® and Concurrent Enrollment programs, can accelerate through the program quickly to graduate early or dedicate their upperclassmen years to earning college credit at little expense. We are proud to offer a wide range of courses in our catalog including Career & Technical Training, AP & Honors, online courses & more. Click here to view our 22-23 Course Catalog.
Instructional Model
Design
We offer an extended school day and academic year to allow for true mastery rather than cursory coverage of the curriculum.
Curriculum
Our content-rich curriculum converges high tech with the humanities, combining the rigors of a classical education with the relevance required by contemporary culture. Our interdisciplinary program instills in students a captivating conceptual understanding and chronological picture of history, as well as an awareness of the interrelationships between different domains of knowledge.
Technology
To master true computer literacy, students require hands-on access to computers as a tool for authentic learning. Banning Lewis Academy equips each classroom with a computer for every three children, and provides a laptop for each teacher and administrator.
Assessment
The barometers that gauge Banning Lewis Academy’s success include higher student standardized test scores, marked progress in the quality of performance-based assessments, improved student attendance, and retention as well as enhanced motivation, satisfaction, and morale on the part of students, teachers, and parents.
Teachers
Banning Lewis Academy hires, trains, and is committed to retaining star teachers and talented leaders in educational management. All teachers are highly qualified, experienced individuals who have a strong sense of purpose, and a willingness to challenge themselves as lifelong learners, just as they would challenge their students. They compel all students to excel by concentrating on engagement and upholding high standards.
Parents
Because every child needs stability, continuity and a champion who believes in their potential, Banning Lewis Academy works to foster a close connection between home and school. Specifically, Banning Lewis Academy works with parents to improve attendance, assist with homework, and intercede when necessary.
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Gifted & Talented
To inquire about Gifted & Talented programming and enrichment, contact our Gifted & Talented teachers:
- BLRA, K-5: Ariana Hall, ahall@blracademy.org
- BLPA, 6-12: Bill Louis, wlouis@blracademy.org
Kindergarten
We offer a full-day Kindergarten program from 8:00am – 3:00pm. Our Kindergarteners attend one Specials class per day which rotates between Art, PE, Music & Spanish.
Daily Kindergarten Schedule
- 7:45am – Doors open
- 8:00am – Class begins, Math
- 9:00am – Recess & Snack
- 9:45am – Language Arts
- 11:15am – Recess & Lunch
- 12:10pm – Quiet Time to Rest
- 12:40pm – Science
- 1:10pm – Specials Class (rotates daily)
- 1:50pm – Social Studies
- 2:45pm – Snack & Recess
- 3:15pm – Clean Up
- 3:30m – Dismissal
