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DCMST

Dearborn Center

For

Mathematics,

Science

&

Technology

Who can apply?

Current 8 th grader

Will complete Algebra I

Will attend DHS, EFHS or FHS

Interest in math, science, medicine, engineering, computers

How to apply

1. Turn in Parent Release form

2. Go to http://dcmst.dearbornschools.org

Click on the tab 8 th grade applicants and follow directions

3. Submit essay

Type answer in word document to check for spelling and grammar errors

Copy and paste into questionnaire

Acceptance

Admission Committee

GPA

MEAP Scores

Teacher

Recommendations

Essay Responses

DCMST

9 th and 10 th Graders attend in the afternoon

Go to home high school for hours 1,2,3

Eat lunch at home high school

Take the DPS bus to DCMST

Take DPS bus back to home high school

9

th

Grade

1 credit Honors Chemistry

1 credit Honors Integrated Mathematics 2

(Algebra 2 & Geometry)

0.5 credit Technology & Web Design

0.5 credit Scientific Investigation

10

th

Grade

1 credit Honors Biology

1 credit Honors Integrated Mathematics 3

(Algebra 2, Geometry, Trig,

Probability)

0.5 credit Intro to Computer Science

(Java Programming)

0.5 credit Research

(Statistics, Science Fair)

11

th

Grade

1 credit Honors Physics

0.5 credit Accelerated Pre-Calculus

0.5 credit Calculus I – dual enrolled or 0.5 credit Calculus Foundations

1 credit or two 0.5 credits STEM Elective

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

12

th

Grade

0.5 credit Mathematics (State-mandated in senior year)

AP Calculus BC, DE Calculus I, II, III, AP

Statistics or other approved math electives

3 total STEM Credits

DCMST and AP

Advanced Placement (AP) courses as defined by The College Board

AP offered at DCMST

AP Calculus BC

AP Computer Science

AP Statistics

AP Environmental Science

Home High School and AP

May take any AP courses in Language Arts or Social Studies

May take AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP

Physics

DCMST and College Courses

Juniors and Seniors may take college classes (at HFCC or UMD) with approval of

DCMST faculty

DCMST and Sports

Return to home high school by the time school lets out

Many of DCMST students participate at

Varsity level and have gone on to be State

Athletes

Some continue to University / National

Level

Science Competitions

DCMST Science Fair

Science and Engineering Fair of Metro

Detroit

State of Michigan Science Fair

International Science and Engineering Fair

Exploravision

Awards

Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit

Four Grand Prize Winners

Multiple 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place winners

State of Michigan Science Fair

Grand Prize Winner

Multiple 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place winners

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

3 rd place winner

Merits

National Merit Scholar and National Merit

Scholar Finalists

Valedictorians and Salutorians at all 3 high schools

AP Scholars

Brehm Scholars

Questions and Answer

Questions?

Website:

http://dcmst.dearbornschools.org/

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