Dr. Benjamin Carson Academy of Science opened in August 1999, and is a neighborhood school that offers rigorous curriculum and high standards. The school serves Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Our Goal…
…is to work in partnership with parents and community to develop a supportive relationship for student learning. A partnership that is committed to and encourages academic excellence will help students display self-confidence and a positive attitude towards science, math and technology.
Academic Program
The comprehensive academic program is designed to excite students.
Carson Academy offers:
- A friendly, warm, nurturing environment.
- High standards for student achievement.
- A rigorous Math, Science, and Technology curriculum.
- Project Lead The Way for students in grades 6th through 8th grade.
- After School Boys & Girls Club CLC.
- Staff with expertise in teaching Math and Science and Technology.
- Science Resource Lab.
- Partnership with Arts @ Large.
- Parent Resource Center.
- Internet access in each classroom and 30 computer Computer Lab with Internet access.
- Parents as Partners.
- Active School Council.
- Participation in local academic competitions.
Teaching Highlights
- Instruction is hands on and inquiry based.
- Learning for students occurs inside and outside the walls of the school.
- Instructional strategies promote continuous progress for students.
The students of Carson Academy are representative of the varied ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic levels of families living in the city of Milwaukee.