Mr. Michael O’ Brien, Principal of AHS
Ms. Sarah Voskuhl, SMA Program Specialist
SMA Mission Statement
The Science and Mathematics Academy is
dedicated to providing students with a
solid educational foundation that far
exceeds typical exposure to STEM through
engaging and rigorous coursework that
challenges them to problem solve and
develop into independent self-reliant
learners.
SMA Student Body
• 203 students currently enrolled
• representation from all HCPS middle
schools as well as several private
schools
• SMA students are INVOLVED!
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Student athletes (representation on every team at
AHS)
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Musicians and singers
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Clubs
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Honor Societies
Accomplishments
Class of 2013: Grade Frequency Distribution
GPA Range
4.00 – 5.00
58%
3.50 – 3.99
21%
3.00 – 3.49
17%
2.50 – 2.99
2%
AP Scores 2012-13: Percent Passing
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Calculus AB/BC: 96%
Physics B/C: 71%
Biology: 96%
Chemistry: 88%
Environmental Science: 94%
Statistics: 85%
College Scholarships: Over $8 million
Minimum SMA Graduation
Requirements
• At least one Advanced Placement SMA
Mathematics Class in addition to AP
Statistics
• At least one Advanced Placement SMA
Science Class in addition to AP
Environmental Science and AP Physics B
• 4 SMA semester electives (2 credits)
• Science, Research, and Technology
(SRT) I-IV
Science, Research, and
Technology (SRT)
• 4-year sequenced series of courses
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9th grade: semester (1/2 credit)
10th grade: full year (1 credit)
11th grade: full year (1 credit)
12th grade: double block (2 credits)
• STEM curriculum
• Project-based
• Relevant and authentic research
Collect and Analyze Data
Design Experiments
SRT
• Junior Year: 3-4 “mini” capstone
projects
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Biotechnology & medical sciences
Pre-engineering & physical sciences
Computational sciences & mathematics
Geosciences & environmental sciences
• Senior Year: Capstone Research
Project
– Each student works with a professional
scientist, mathematician, or engineer.
– Detailed, scientific poster and a
presentation to peers, faculty, parents,
and mentors.
Capstone Partners
• Aberdeen Department of
Public Works
• Army Research Lab
• Battelle
• Chesapeake Environmental
Management, Inc.
• CNA
• Drayer Physical Therapy
• Ecotone, Inc.
• Frederick Ward Associates,
Inc.
• Johns Hopkins Hospital
• MITRE
• ORSA Corporation
Radiance Technologies
Raytheon
SAIC
SURVICE Engineering
Stanley, Black, and Decker
U.S. Army Edgewood
Chemical & Biological
Center
• U.S. Army Medical
Research Institute of
Chemical Defense
• U.S. Army Public Health
Command
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Advanced Science and
Mathematics Semester Electives
(based on student and faculty interest)
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Principles of
Engineering
Microcontrollers
Genetics
Biotechnology
Bacteriology
Linear Algebra
Cryptography
Sports Physiology
Functional
Kinesiology
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Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Robotics
Technical Writing
Computer Aided Design
Design Engineering
Introduction to Math
Logic
Ecology
Materials Science
Plant Physiology
Grade Nine
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Honors Algebra II
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AP Environmental
Science
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Honors Biology
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Science, Research, •
and Technology I
(semester course)
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Honors English 9
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Honors Government
Health (semester
course)
Band/Chorus/Orchestra
or Fine Art
Foreign Language
Grade Ten
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Functions, Statistics
& Trigonometry
AP Statistics
Honors Chemistry
Science, Research,
and Technology II
Honors English 10
• World History or AP
World History
• Physical Education,
Band/Chorus/
Orchestra or Fine Art
• Foreign Language
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Grade Eleven
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AP Mathematics
AP Physics B
Science, Research,
and Technology III
English 11 or AP
English
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U.S. History or AP U.S.
History
Foreign Language
Electives of Choice
(AP Math, AP
Science or SMA
electives)
Grade Twelve
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AP Science and/or AP
Mathematics
Science, Research and
Technology IV: Senior
Capstone Project (2 credits)
English 12 or AP English
Electives of Choice (4 credits)
AP Science and Math
Courses
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science (9th grade)
• Physics B (11th grade)
• Physics C
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• Computer Science
• Statistics (10th grade)
What do SMA students say about
their experiences here ?
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“The work is challenging but it is good to be
with students who have the same interests.”
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“I like the friends, technology, and the
freedom to learn.”
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“Compare this experience to no other
you’ve had in the past. Be prepared to
work!”
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“A unique learning experience…especially
the opportunity to work with one of the
scientists or engineers from APG.”
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“Provides a fantastic foundation for
college.”
What do the parents of SMA
students say?
• “Nice kids, helpful teachers, challenging
courses and a host school that accepts SMA
students 100%.”
• “I like the way the SMA addresses the needs
of the talented kids, it challenges them.”
• “Come to the program committed and
dedicated with the understanding that this is
a long term commitment.”
Selection Criteria
*Round 1
• Level of academic achievement in middle
school
• Demonstrated interest and motivation for
learning, especially in science and math
• Written communication skills
*Round 2
• In-person science and math exam
Online Application Deadline
• Applications for the class entering the SMA
in the fall of 2014 must be submitted online
by December 6, 2013.
Timeline for Admissions:
• Round 1 Acceptance – early January
• Round 2 – science/math test (Jan. 25)
• Final Acceptance – early March
SMA Faculty
•Mr. Stu Chapman – Science
•Mr. Gareth Davis Jr. – Science
•Mr. Mark Evans – Mathematics
•Mrs. Yvonne Gabriel – Science
•Mr. Joel Leff – Mathematics
•Ms. Diana Liberto - Mathematics
•Mrs. Linda McDonough – Science
•Mr. Nathaniel Sloan – Science
•Ms. Sarah Voskuhl – Program Specialist
SMA Tour
• Each family should have an index card with a
letter
• Groups A – O find your student with the same
letter in the lobby and enjoy your tour of the
SMA
• Groups P – EE find your student with the same
letter in the lobby and enjoy your tour of the
SMA
For further information,
please contact:
Ms. Sarah Voskuhl, SMA Program
Specialist
sarah.voskuhl@hcps.org
410-273-5500
Or find us on the web at:
scienceandmathacademy.com