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| About Us
TIMES² Academy (Times squared academy), a K-12 accredited charter public school, is committed ‘to improve mathematics, engineering and science studies’ for the urban population of youth in Providence, Rhode Island. TIMES² Academy prepares America’s next scientists, engineers and leaders by providing a rigorous academic program aligned with the state's requirements. The faculty and staff provide hands on learning experiences with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles. | |
| Mission Statement The mission of TIMES² Academy is to develop intellectually curious and capable young people who are selfless contributors to both local and global communities, and who aspire to be ethical and compassionate leaders. Through a rigorous and innovative academic program in math, science, and technology, in combination with the liberal arts, TIMES² Academy affords its diverse student population those experiences, skills, and values that will prepare them for purposeful contribution in higher education and STEM-related fields. History of TIMES² Academy TIMES² Academy began in 1976 as an after-school and Saturday enrichment program, with a dream of minority children becoming the nation’s next great scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. In 1998, the dream transformed into a formal 7-12 charter public school to provide a learning environment to instruct, inspire and train students in STEM principles. In response to a critical need to provide early intervention and development, the elementary division was opened in 2002. Now, the K-12 Academy is an environment where students and their families gain purposeful guidance as they equip themselves with the skills necessary to navigate their way through the emerging technologies and science of the 21st century. Professional Affiliations TIMES² Academy is a member of the Rhode Island League of Charter Schools, College Board and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, TIMES² Academy is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education through the Charter School Accreditation. | | School Wide Learning Goals All students of TIMES² Academy are held to standards to encourage curiosity, self-direction, creativity and critical thinking. These standards, listed below, are based on the academic, social and civic goals of TIMES² Academy. Academic Goals - Communication – Express ideas clearly through verbal and written communication.
- Literacy – Read, decode, comprehend, synthesize and analyze, critique and reflect upon numeric and written information gathered from a variety of sources.
- Technology – Be capable of and comfortable with manipulating instruments of technology, math, and science.
- Interdisciplinary Learning – Connect ideas between and among all disciplines and subjects inside and outside of the classroom.
- Critical Thinking– See and understand the relationships of different types of knowledge and how to use them to solve current and future learning dilemmas.
Social & Civic Virtues - Respect yourself, others, school property and the contributions of diverse populations (language, culture, ethnicity, etc.)
- Take responsibility for your actions, words, and work, in and outside of the school.
- Cooperate and collaborate with others.
- Find non-violent solutions to school, community, and other social problems.
- Express yourself in a constructive manner and be receptive to feedback.
Civic Goals - Develop as a well-rounded, contributing member of society clearly acknowledging one’s role and the experience and knowledge that others bring to the community.
- Understand the democratic process of our country and be able to use it to advocate for change when needed.
- Establish goals that are community-based as well as personal and follow through with them.
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