Schedule
Standard School Day
The standard school day begins at 7:45 a.m., but students may begin arriving on campus as early as 7:00 a.m. Upon arrival, students should report to the cafeteria for breakfast or to the gymnasium. At 7:35 a.m., they are dismissed to their classrooms.
To be counted present for the day, children must attend school for at least 3.5 hours.
Dismissal begins at 2:40 p.m. with bus riders, followed by car rider pickup at 2:45 p.m. All students should be picked up by 3:00 p.m., unless they are participating in after-school programs or enrolled in Shades of Development, our on-site after-care program.
Scheduled Half Days
On scheduled half days, school will dismiss at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will not be served.
Encore Classes
Learning throughout the school day involves education of the arts during our encore time. Encore takes place each day for 45 minutes. Ball Camp students have access to extend their education with a rotation of the following classes every five school days:
- Art
- Physical Education
- STEM
- Library
- Music
These classes teach students skills that are aligned to state standards in these content areas.
Physical Education
Through physical education our school will develop individuals who have the skills, knowledge, and confidence for a lifetime of physical activity. This involves promoting healthy growth and development, teaching skills essential for various sports, and fostering a commitment to lifelong healthy choices.
Art
In art class students will develop foundational skills, creativity, and critical thinking. Exceptional art from various grade levels is displayed in the glass cases outside the office. Our students study techniques and take time to plan out their artwork. We have beautiful art created by our students throughout the school.
Music
In music class, students are provided experiences that develop students' understanding of music. Lessons focus on creating, performing, listening to, and analyzing music. Additionally, several local organizations like the Knoxville Symphony and Hardin Valley High band partner with us to bring music education to life for our students.
STEM
Ball Camp Elementary is one of the Knox County Schools that offer STEM as part of the encore rotation. Students have the opportunity to learn about the engineering design process and problem solving with limitations using hands on materials.
