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| name = The B.E.S.T. Academy at Benjamin S. Carson
| name = B.E.S.T. Academy
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| type = Public, single-gender (boys)
| type = Public, single-gender (boys)
| principal = Dr. Jones
| principal = Timothy D. Jones
| mascot = Eagles
| mascot = Eagles
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| district = [[Atlanta Public Schools]] - SRT 4
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| website = [http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/18374 B.E.S.T. Academy]
| website = [http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/18374 B.E.S.T. Academy]
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| grades = 6 through 12
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'''The B.E.S.T. Academy''' at Benjamin S. Carson (BEST) was opened in [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States in August 2007. For a short time the academy was simply referred to as "the boys' single gender academy," but was later named by its first principal, Curt R. Green, in honor of the renowned neurosurgeon [[Ben Carson|Dr. Benjamin S. Carson]]. B.E.S.T. is an acronym for '''B'''usiness, '''E'''ngineering, '''S'''cience, and '''T'''echnology.
'''The B.E.S.T. Academy''' is a [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM]] certified all-boys school serving 6-12 students in [[Carey Park, Atlanta|Carey Park]], [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bruce |first1=Matt |title=100 Black Men Teaches Anti-Violence Skills |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-best-academy/140567730/ |work=The Atlanta Constitution |department=Sunday Spotlight |date=May 1, 2022 |location=Atlanta, Georgia |page=B5}}</ref> The school was opened in 2007, and for a short time was referred to as the boys single gender academy, but was later named by its first principal, Curt R. Green, in honor of neurosurgeon [[Ben Carson]]. B.E.S.T. is an acronym for '''B'''usiness, '''E'''ngineering, '''S'''cience, and '''T'''echnology.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |first=Chandra |last=Thomas-Whitfield |date=2011-01-03 |title=B.E.S.T. Men: Atlanta’s All-Male Academy Seeks To Close Achievement Gap |url=https://jjie.org/2011/01/03/best-men-atlantas-allmale-academy-seeks-close-achievement-gap/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Juvenile Justice Information Exchange |language=en-US}}</ref>

At its inception, the school served boys in grade 6 with plans for expansion to grade 12 by 2013. The B.E.S.T. Academy is a public school in the [[Atlanta Public Schools]] system.


==Single-gender education==
==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 BEST employ teaching strategies that are geared toward the general learning styles of boys.
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==
==Curriculum==
The students at B.E.S.T. are immersed in a rigorous academic curriculum, which includes language arts, social studies, reading, math, and science.
The students at B.E.S.T. undergo an academic curriculum which includes language arts, social studies, reading, math, and science.


===Connections===
===Connections===
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===Extracurricular activities===
===Extracurricular activities===
The following extracurricular activities are offered at BEST:
The following extracurricular activities are offered at B.E.S.T.:


* Afterschool Allstars
* Afterschool Allstars
* Baseball
* Baseball
* Basketball
* Basketball
* Cross Country
* Debate team
* Debate team
* Football
* Football
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* Swimming
* Swimming
* Track and field
* Track and field
* Fencing<ref name=":0" />


==Further reading==
==References==
{{reflist}}
* Thomas-Whitfield, Chandra. "[http://jjie.org/best-men-atlantas-allmale-academy-seeks-close-achievement-gap/ B.E.S.T. Men: Atlanta’s All-Male Academy Seeks To Close Achievement Gap]." ''[[Juvenile Justice Information Exchange]]''. January 3, 2011.

==External links==
* [http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/18374 BEST Academy]
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Revision as of 15:01, 12 April 2024

B.E.S.T. Academy
Location
Map
Atlanta
,
Georgia

United States
Coordinates33°46′28.61″N 84°26′52.56″W / 33.7746139°N 84.4479333°W / 33.7746139; -84.4479333
Information
TypePublic, single-gender (boys)
School districtAtlanta Public Schools - SRT 4
PrincipalTimothy D. Jones
Grades6 through 12
Color(s)   Blue and gold
MascotEagles
WebsiteB.E.S.T. Academy

The B.E.S.T. Academy is a STEM certified all-boys school serving 6-12 students in Carey Park, Atlanta, Georgia.[1] The school was opened in 2007, and for a short time was referred to as the boys single gender academy, but was later named by its first principal, Curt R. Green, in honor of neurosurgeon Ben Carson. B.E.S.T. is an acronym for Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology.[2]

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

  1. ^ Bruce, Matt (May 1, 2022). "100 Black Men Teaches Anti-Violence Skills". Sunday Spotlight. The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. B5.
  2. ^ a b Thomas-Whitfield, Chandra (2011-01-03). "B.E.S.T. Men: Atlanta's All-Male Academy Seeks To Close Achievement Gap". Juvenile Justice Information Exchange. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
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