851 Braddish Ave., Baltimore, MD 21216
County: Baltimore City
Grades: PK - 8
Phone: (443)984-2381
Principal: Ashley Moore
School # 262
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:
The mission of The Empowerment Academy is to place students, educators, and families directly in the center of learning. The Empowerment Academy is a school dedicated to character development while meeting the academic and cultural needs for students of the 21st Century. We believe…
- In realizing each learner's individual and intellectual potential.
- That the student, family, staff, and community together create the educational partnership and share responsibility for learning.
- That safe, trusting, and respectful relationships and environments best serve learning.
- That student achievement requires an effective teacher in every classroom.
- That a focus on instruction and effective programs and strategies will result in excellence.
- That all students can and will learn and achieve.
Programs:
- After School Programs
- Arts Integration
- Direct Instruction
- 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:
- 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
Lottery preferences:
- Siblings of current students
- Teachers and staff
Principal's Message:
I am most proud of my school community when they…
- Attend schoolwide events
- Volunteer to support students and staff
- Facilitate workshops for parents
- Donate supplies and resources needed.