THE DREAM MODEL
The DREAM model represents the culture, expectations, and student experience of Dream Big STEM Academy.
DETERMINED
Dream Big students will learn to set meaningful goals, work with purpose, and persist through difficulty.
Determination means students understand that success requires effort, preparation, responsibility, and a willingness to continue even when learning becomes challenging.
Students will be encouraged to:
- Set academic and personal goals
- Take responsibility for their learning
- Complete tasks with purpose
- Practice self-discipline
- Strive for continuous improvement
RESILIENT
Dream Big students will learn that challenges are part of growth.
Resilient students develop the confidence to recover from setbacks, adjust their approach, seek support, and continue moving forward. Teachers will create a safe environment where mistakes are treated as opportunities to learn.
Students will be encouraged to:
- Learn from mistakes
- Adapt to change
- Ask for help when needed
- Use problem-solving strategies
- Demonstrate perseverance
ENGAGED
Dream Big students will be active participants in their education.
Learning will be hands-on, collaborative, creative, technology-rich, and connected to real-world experiences. Students will ask questions, investigate ideas, create projects, communicate their thinking, and participate fully in the school community.
Students will be encouraged to:
- Ask meaningful questions
- Participate actively
- Work collaboratively
- Explore new ideas
- Apply learning beyond the classroom
ACCEPTED
Every Dream Big student will be known, valued, respected, and supported.
Accepted means students experience a genuine sense of belonging. Dream Big will create an inclusive school culture that recognizes individual strengths, supports diverse learning needs, respects different backgrounds, and builds meaningful relationships.
Students will be encouraged to:
- Respect themselves and others
- Value different perspectives
- Demonstrate kindness and empathy
- Include others
- Contribute to a safe and welcoming community
MOTIVATED
Dream Big students will be inspired to achieve, lead, create, and serve.
Motivation grows when students understand the purpose of their learning and can see a connection between their education, personal interests, future goals, and community impact.
Students will be encouraged to:
- Take pride in their work
- Pursue excellence
- Explore future opportunities
- Lead with confidence
- Use their talents to make a positive difference
OUR MISSION
Dream Big STEM Academy provides a rigorous, arts-infused STEM education that empowers students to achieve academic excellence, build character, and become confident leaders prepared for secondary education, entrepreneurship, careers, and life.
OUR VISION
To inspire our youth to become innovative thinkers and lifelong learners who make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
OUR CORE BELIEFS
The Child – Every student has potential.
The Environment – Students need a place where they belong.
The Learning – Innovation and authentic experiences drive achievement.
The Outcome – Character and leadership matter.
The Partnership – Families and the community are essential.
The Impact – Preparing students to make global change