Become Belaire

OUR CORE BELIEFS = BENGAL PURPOSE

Belaire students need to accept the responsibility of becoming competent consumers and producers and to develop an awareness of the world's finite resources and their responsibilities for them.
Belaire students need to accept the responsibilities involved in freedom --- to know, to understand, and to participate in the democratic process.
Belaire students should have the opportunity to meet with the feeling of success and accomplishment in their daily lives.
Belaire students need to respect the dignity of others, to strengthen their own moral and ethical standards, and to appreciate the rich diversity of life.
Belaire students should have the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential and to prepare to become productive citizens in the working world of tomorrow.

OUR POWER IS IN OUR

B.E.N.G.A.L. P.R.I.D.E.

CORE VALUES

B: building

E: educated

N: noteworthy

G: growing

A: aspiring

L: leaders &

S: scholars

through

P: perserverance

R: respect

I: integrity

D: discipline

E: excellence

BENGAL CREED

I AM A Bengal.

I Strive for Greatness

I Listen I Learn

I Give Respect

I Earn Respect

If I Speak It, I Believe It

If I Want It, I Achieve It

I Walk With Confidence

I Talk With Confidence

I Lead Inside of the Classroom

I Lead Outside of the Classroom

I Lead By Example

If I Fall, I Get Back Up

If You Fall, I Pick You Up

I Overcome the Obstacles

I Beat the Odds

I Work Hard

I Hustle Harder

I Want the Best

I Won't Settle for Less

I AM A BELAIRE BENGAL

APPLY FOR MAGNET PROGRAM

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History of Magnets

The 1960’s served as a wellspring of great change – politically and societally. Along with that change was the movement to desegregate school systems and offer equal opportunities and access to superior education to students of every socio-economic level.

But, as Dr. Donald Waldrip describes in his article on the history of magnet schools, the very first “super” high school came about in Dallas, Texas in 1971.

“Designed around the concept of career strands, skyline High School attracted students of all kinds – rich, poor, Hispanic, African American, Asian, White – from all over the city. It even offered adult classes in the evenings. In fact the school rarely closed its doors. Some students came for a full-day program; others came for part-time; still others came after school.”

Waldrip explains that around the same time in Houston, Texas, when describing the effect of its Performing and Visual Arts School, “said that it worked like a “magnet” in attracting students.”

By 1975, the term “magnet” had caught on so well that in just four short years, that the federal government, contemplating fiscal assistance, was using the term.

Waldrip, whose full article is linked here with many more specifics acknowledges that while magnet schools are still used to improve diversity and reduce segregation, they have rapidly become superior options within the public sector for all students, even in districts of primarily one race.

The history of magnet schools, their popularity and dispersion, is directly tied to the early protests of the 1960’s addressing educational inequity and amplifying the need for educational reform by way of public school “choice.”

Historical Highlights

1954, Brown vs. Board of Education made explicit the goal of reducing school segregation while providing high-quality education programs to all students.

1968, in Tacoma, Washington, the first school designed to reduce racial isolation by offering school choice opened.

1974, research was released by Mario Fantini that showed all students do not learn the same way. A unifying theme or a different organizational structure for students of similar interests improved learning in all areas.

1985, Federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program was authorized, providing grants to magnet schools.

2016, magnet schools number 4340 in 46 states.

Today, these schools have emerged as educational beacons in communities, incorporating themed curricula, hands-on, experiential learning, a diverse tapestry of students and academic requirements that often exceed those of the school district or state.

Magnet Schools of America

http://magnet.edu/about/

Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet

Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet provides a rigorous academic curriculum in a highly structured learning environment. The areas of study are innovative and driven by the thriving science and arts industry, which includes engineering, entertainment technology, animation, and coding. Each area of study is thematically interwoven into renewable energy.

The Engineering Program, a program wherein students learn the basic understanding of mathematics, emphasizes rational and critical thinking skills and challenges students to apply scientific principles to find practical solutions to technical problems. Students learn about behavior control, applications of robotic systems, and robotic programming. These young scientists become actively involved in activities that range from basic research to program integration.

Students in the Entertainment Technology Program learn about media production and the constructs of the music, film and video game industries. This discipline explores how the use of manufactured and created components are used to digitally enhance and/or make possible any sort of entertainment experience imaginable. Through animation, students acquire the knowledge and skills to create three-dimensional graphics and participate in learning activities designed to strengthen their knowledge in all components of design and its practical use. In addition, the coding component is a dynamic learning program that teaches students the basics of computer programming, the driving functions of websites, and the digital makeup of applications and robotic machinery.

Throughout all of Belaire Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet High School's programs, there is an intentional focus on students being college and career ready, as they are provided with the essential computer science fundamentals and skills that will prepare them to compete in global markets.

The Bengal Magnet Benefits

Engineering: A program in which students will learn the basic understanding of mathematics, which will emphasize rational and critical thinking and applies scientific principles to find practical solutions to technical problems. Also offers partnerships and internships with engineering firms, statewide, that affords students the opportunity to shadow engineers that make complex technological and policy decisions.
Animation: Students will develop the knowledge to create three-dimensional graphics and become involved in learning activities designed to help them become more knowledgeable about all components of design and its practical use.
Robotics: This program will capture the imagination and creativity of the students in which they will be able to develop, integrate and demonstrate innovative robotics and automation. Students will learn about behavior control, applications of robotic systems, robotic programming and become actively involved in activities that range from basic research to integration of programs.
Coding: This dynamic learning program will teach students how computer programs work, what drives websites, the makeup of digital applications and robotic machinery. Students will focus on being college and career ready and be provided with essential computer science knowledge and skill sets that will allow for competition on a global market.
Renewable Energy: An exciting and attractive program that promotes the use of scientific inquiry that will allow students to understand the need, value and urgency for the development of sustainable energy.
Entertainment Technology: Students will learn about media production and the structures of the music, film and video game industries. This discipline will explore how the use of manufactured or created components are used to enhance or make possible any sort entertainment experience.

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