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Mission Statement

Mission: 
The mission of the 3DE Magnet Program is to provide a firm grounding in entrepreneurship, emphasizing innovation and invention. This approach prepares for the 21st-century workforce by fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The 3DE program at Banneker promotes innovation and entrepreneurship through project-based learning, science fairs, entrepreneurship fairs, design challenges, and technology club competitions. These activities require students to integrate knowledge across disciplines, making them culturally agile critical thinkers capable of asking the right questions in various settings. 

Vision: 
The 3DE Magnet aims to provide an advanced educational experience by increasing students' pathway completion rates, earning 3DE/STEM seals, earning industry seals, and passing relevant assessments. 

Goals: 

  • All students will complete three Business Pathways. 
  • All students will engage in a Senior Capstone Experience, including internships, consultancy, or work-based learning. 
  • All students will take a STEM introductory course in 9th grade. Students can opt in to complete Game Design and Computer Science pathways.
  • Students aspiring to pursue advanced post-secondary degrees can take advanced courses of study, such as AP and dual enrollment. 
  • In conjunction with the adjacent Fulton College and Career Academy, Banneker High School will offer electives in AV and film, Aviation, Construction, Digital Media and animation, and Health Care Science. 
  • AP/4th-year STEM options include AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics. 

3DE Banneker Program and Overview: 
The 3DE Magnet Program offers a rigorous, standards-based learning environment that integrates real-world connectivity through case study methodology, project-based learning, and real-world experiences.  

The 3DE program employs a multifaceted approach to learning through case methodology, integrating real-world connectivity into the standard high school experience. This approach anchors interdisciplinary pedagogy, relevant connectivity, and authentic project-based application in every 3DE school, creating a high school experience that mirrors life's dynamic and interconnected nature beyond the classroom walls. 

3DE's dedicated teachers set high expectations and foster a strong sense of community among students. The curriculum builds defined competencies yearly, transitioning students from facilitated learning to self-directed learning. By graduation, students possess the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in post-secondary education and beyond. 

Learning Where Rigor Meets the Real World: 

  • Students engage in authentic project-based applications integrated across all core classes. 
  • Students consistently interact with various industries, professionals, and careers. 
  • Students develop valuable competencies to navigate high-growth career fields. 
  • Students identify career interests that align with their aptitudes, interests, and aspirations. 
  • Students receive guidance and support to navigate the post-secondary admissions and financial aid processes. 
  • Students gain exclusive access to 3DE-designated scholarships. 

3DE Magnet Location: 
3DE is a school-within-a-school model. All classes are located upstairs on Blackhall. Electives are held outside 3DE, and all 3DE scholars are expected to follow the procedures and policies outlined in the handbook regarding academics, attendance, and behavior.