Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences

Basic Information

Address: 2298 Merril Center Dr El Centro CA
County: Imperial
District: El Centro Elementary School District
Phone Number: 760-353-0140
Principal: Grace Cortez Jiminenz

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Additional Information

School Type: Charter School Elementary
District ID: 13631230118455
School ID: 1030
State District ID: 13631230118455
State School ID: 13631230118455
Grade Level: K-5
Founded: September 2008
School Setting:

On site classroom instruction with a foucs on arts and scieces

School Schedule (Hours in Day): M-F 8:00 to 3:30
School Days in Calendar Year: 180
School Holidays: Traditional Holidays, Winter and Spring Break
School Colors: Green and Blue
School Mascot: Owl
Community:

El Centro

School Size: 150
Classroom Size: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: Fully credentialed and NCLB
After School Programs: Yes
Mission Statement:

The mission is to provide all students with meaningful learning experiences through the integration of arts, sciences and technology

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

BAAS is committed to properly preparing children with a solid foundation of academic excellence and an appreciation of the power and importance of arts and sciences. The educational model created for BAAS has a strong foundation of quality teachers, quality curriculum, strong educational ideology, and a rigorous academic learning environment. The BAAS Charter school enables students to become competent, self-motivated, lifelong learners by providing a multi-cultural, student-centered environment, where standards aligned curricula will be integrated with arts and sciences. BAAS is the school where students will reach their dreams and establish the foundation for their future. BAAS strives to create the young Picassos and Einsteins of the future.

School History:

The Ballington Academy for the Arts & Sciences is the first charter school in Imperial County. It opened its doors on 2008 and has hence providied grades K-4 with a rigorous and innovative academic program.