At Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy, we are committed to bridging educational disparities and nurturing the growth of each student by harnessing the power of STEAM-based learning. Our vision is to deepen foundational knowledge, foster critical thinking abilities, and ensure mastery of rigorous content through an innovative and engaging approach.
Our instructional vision, encapsulated in S.E.E.S., drives our commitment to excellence:
Skilled Teachers: We cultivate a team of educators who excel in their craft.
Effectively Engaging Students: We create captivating learning experiences that resonate with our diverse student body.
Ensuring Students are Learning: We are dedicated to continuous assessment and improvement to guarantee effective learning outcomes.
Shaping Students’ Development: We guide holistic growth, empowering students to flourish academically and personally.At Helix Mentorship Academy, our mission is to empower students to thrive in college, careers, and active citizenship.
We recognize the transformative potential of technology in education. Our technology-rich curriculum fosters personalized and interactive learning experiences. From a one-to-one laptop initiative to hands-on learning opportunities across subjects, we equip students with the digital literacy necessary for success in a technology-driven world.
Helix Mentorship Academy serves as an early college high school, blending high school and college into a seamless educational journey. Our rigorous curriculum, aligned with the Louisiana Core Curriculum, sets a high standard and provides a solid foundation for post-secondary success.
Our unique approach mirrors university-level experiences, emphasizing integrated, project-based learning. Collaborations with industry and higher education partners enrich students’ learning journeys. A structured schedule from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, along with real-world experiences like internships, community service, and mentorship, prepare students for meaningful careers.
We believe in nurturing responsible citizenship. Our students learn to:
Make informed choices.
Understand the political process and the power of voting, including on-site voter registration.
Cultivate a strong work ethic.
Embrace empathy and service.
Uphold integrity.Through intentional mentorship, immersive experiences, and community engagement, we instill values that empower our students to positively impact the world.
At Helix Mentorship Academy, we are dedicated to creating an educational environment that goes beyond the ordinary, shaping well-rounded individuals equipped to lead and innovate in an ever-evolving world.
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Our non-profit governing board is made up of a wide range of community leaders from various backgrounds in Baton Rouge.
The Helix Board will act as the governing body for the proposed school. Its members consist of representatives from different industries and areas of expertise, the non-profit sector, government, education reform organizations, donors, and the private sector.
We value diversity in all aspects, including regional representation, gender, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic background. The board is composed of the following members:
Helix uses a public portal to post information regarding board meetings and public documents. Visit our BoardOnTrack page to view upcoming Board Meeting Dates and view past Board Meeting Minutes, click the button below.
Public Custodian of Records: All records requests should be directed to Ne’Shira Millender, General Counsel, at neshira.millender@helixcommunityschools.org
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