The B.E.S.T. Academy is a STEM certified all-boys school serving grade 6-12 students in Carey Park, Atlanta, Georgia. 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.
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 B.E.S.T 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
References
External links BEST Academy