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Supporting STEAM | Academy of Hammond, Indiana!
We need your help! A group of community leaders, educators, parents, and business people are applying to the Indiana Charter School Board to open a free college preparatory charter school. 
Our goal is to provide a safe environment in which children will achieve academic success through a strong curriculum focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with an added 'A' for Arts that our children need to succeed. This school’s unique academic approach will create a hybrid program that will prepare our kids for college and beyond. The school will be tuition free, and will be open to school children who live within the Hammond Public School District. 
Pending approval, the charter is planning to open in the summer of 2012 for grades K-4, expanding one grade level per year to become a K-8 program. Please sign the petition below so that this new charter school can become a reality. Please note that by signing, you attest that you are an interested community resident or parent of a school-aged child who could benefit from this opportunity, and you support the mission of this school.
Becoming involved early in the establishment of a new SCHOOL, you will be privy to information on enrollment and potential lotteries. 
Why Attend a Charter School?

1. Personalize learning plans for every student 
2. Integrated (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) S.T.E.M. curriculum
3. Spanish instruction, beginning in Kindergarten for all students
4. Strong Arts education through the Paragon© humanities and social studies curriculum
5. Technology used daily in each classroom
6. A magnet-like arts program, partnering with local artists and fostering creativity, dedication, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose
7. Extended school day by one hour and extended school year by 20 days

We can only make this a success, with your help!