STEM Education in St' Marys County Great Mills High STEM Academy

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STEM Education in St. Marys CountyGreat Mills
High STEM Academy

• Dr. Michael Martirano, Superintendent
• Ms. Linda Dudderar, Chief Academic Officer
• Mr. Scott Smith, Director of Secondary Schools
• Ms. Tracey Heibel, Principal

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High School
The Great Mills High School STEM Academy will
offer unique courses in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics, giving students
extraordinary knowledge and skills, as well as
career exploration in numerous science and
engineering pathways. The curricula will include
dedicated research classes founded upon the
application of mastered material, integrated
contemporary technologies, and extensive
problem-solving experience.
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Great Mills High School

• Proximity to the Naval Air Warfare Center
• Opportunities for collaboration and field
  experience
• Capacity exists at GMHS
• Excellent space available for renovation to STEM
  specifications
• Located in the Technology Corridor

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What will classes look like?

• Two cohort STEM groups of ninth grade students
• Class size will not exceed 24 students
• Cohort and peer group of highly able, highly
  motivated ninth grade learners with demonstrated
  skill, learning potential, and interest

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Daily Schedule

• 90 Minutes of daily, in depth, Advanced Chemistry
  and Algebra II Honors curriculum delivered in a
  co-taught environment with a great deal of
  personalized interaction with students
• 45 minutes of English 9 Honors
• 45 minutes of U.S. History
• 45 minutes of World Language
• 45 minutes of PE /Health
• 45 minutes for a fine arts elective

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High School-Grade 9
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High School-Grade 10-12
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Course Requirements
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Transportation

• Bus transportation will be provided at designated
  hubs for all students enrolled at the STEM
  Academy

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Application Timeline

• Students complete an application packet and
  submit this electronically on the SMCPS website
  (Deadline March 20, 2009).
• Each application will be reviewed by an
  admissions team comprised of supervisors,
  directors who, in turn, make recommendations to
  the academy for accepting members into the
  program.

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Application Timeline

• Students will receive notification of their
  status (accepted, wait listed, not accepted) by
  May 1, 2009.
• Students complete transfer requests/commitment
  letters due to our office by June 1, 2009.