Special Programs
Banner Lake Academy offers special programs to all students from Kindergarten through Third grade. Each special is offered weekly by qualified professionals during the school year and the children have a special to look forward to each day of the week.
Physical Education - Mondays & Fridays
Physical Education (P.E.) is important for the development of young minds and bodies. The Banner Lake Academy Physical Education Program is provided in-house by Mr. Javin. The P.E. program utilizes both an indoor gym and outdoor courts to provide 30 minutes of fun and rigorous exercise. Physical Education is an important educational resource, vital for the succesful development of our children. Movement helps children stay on task in the classroom, encourages a healthy lifestyle, and combats child obesity. P.E. encourages cooperation and teamwork, problem solving, and communication.
Art - Tuesdays
Miss Theresa provides Art education through a partnership with Lighthouse Art. Lighthouse Art Center, Gallery, and School of Art is a for impact art center focused on community. Our shared mission is to inspire, engage, and connect all walks of life through the universal language of art. During weekly art lessons, students are exposed to a variety of art medium and techniques. Projects often compliment events, holidays, and subjects that are important to the students. Children can learn to express themselves creatively in a way that ties them to real life events, people, and objects. This helps children to better understand other subjects. An education rich in art enhances a child's creativity, critical thinking skills, and can enhance academic achievements
Click here to learn more about Lighthouse Art. Homepage | Lighthouse ArtCenter (lighthousearts.org)
Soccer - Wednesdays
Weekly soccer is provided by Coach Gibbo, director/owner of Soccer in the Community. Soccer in the Community is dedicated to helping children learn while they play. While smiles, laughter, and enjoyment are key elements of their impact, the measurement goes beyond the joy they bring. We aim to teach important life lessons through this program. Team sports teach our children cooperation, teamwork, communication, accountability, and sportsmanship. Soccer in the Community also emphasizes the importance of healthy eating, and organizes community soccer games.
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STEAM Lab - Thursdays
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) is provided in house by Miss. Sarissa and it is the newest of all our programs. After a wildy successful 1st year of STEM lab for the 2023-2024 school year, we have expanded our program. This program is project based, and the projects are often built over several weeks and incorporate multiple STEAM subjects. STEAM lab utilizes cassroom space, outdoor space, and the computer lab. Banner Lake Academy adapts the i2 Learning Curriculum for the STEAM program. Over the last 10 years, i2 Learning has partnered with some of the leading STEM organizations in the world to develop a project based curriculum. Also partnering with individual schools, districts, and funders to create custom curriculum for a broad range of educational needs.
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These important programs are made available through the generosity of our partners:
The Banner Lake STEAM program is supported by Jeff and Lisa Leiden.
Art at Banner Lake is supported by The Hobe Sound Community Chest.
Click here to learn more about The Hobe Sound Community Chest.
