The Empowerment Academy

About Us

What makes us unique?

The Empowerment Academy boasts a rigorous academic program that has high expectations for student learning. We currently use the Common Core State Standards to deliver high quality and rigorous instruction to students. In addition to academics, we teach our students the 6 pillars of character using the Character Counts curriculum.

Mission and Vision

VISION STATEMENT

The Empowerment Academy is an institution dedicated to excellence in academics and the arts:

• Academic Excellence: All scholars will be at or above grade level in reading and math.

• Excellence in the Arts: By the time scholars leave the 8th grade, scholars will demonstrate proficiency in an arts discipline through performance or portfolio.

Mission Statement

We empower all students to be self aware, confident, and critical thinkers by creating opportunities through academic rigor and the arts.

CORE VALUES

• Safety - We create an (inclusive, nurturing, welcoming, and inviting) environment where all are mentally, emotionally and physically safe.

• Excellence - Through the lens of high expectations, we will support our community to push beyond their limits to discover their boundless potential.

• Growth - We celebrate all academic, socio-emotional, and artistic progress, while maintaining a growth mindset and a commitment to improve.

• Creativity - We will be open-minded, innovative, and adaptive creators.

• Community - We engage our school community by working together as a whole with mutual respect, collaboration, and shared accountability.

Programs

• After School Programs

• Arts Integration

• Direct Instruction

• Dress Code

• Extracurricular Activities: Robotics, Dance Ensemble, Theatre Club, Running Club, Yoga Club, Art Club

• PTO/PTA

• Restorative Practices

• STEM

• Student Service

Community

• We are a community school

• Host arts events for the surrounding community

• Serve as a neighborhood food pantry

• Host educational workshops for families in the community

• The Baltimore Curriculum Project’s Leading Minds Series

• The City Neighbors Progressive Education Summit

How to Apply

Parent can apply by visiting https://www.theempowermentacademy262.org/, click on "About Us" and select "Application. Complete the application in its entirety.