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
• 201 students currently enrolled
• representation from all HCPS middle
schools as well as several private
schools
• SMA students are INVOLVED!
–
Student athletes (representation on every team at
AHS)
–
Musicians and singers
–
Clubs
–
Honor Societies
Accomplishments
Class of 2015: Grade Frequency Distribution
Weighted GPA Range
4.00 – 5.00
37%
3.50 – 3.99
41%
3.00 – 3.49
22%
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
–
–
–
–
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
–
–
–
–
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
•
•
•
•
•
•
Advanced Science and
Mathematics Semester Electives
(based on student and faculty interest)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Principles of
Engineering
Microcontrollers
Genetics
Biotechnology
Bacteriology
Linear Algebra
Cryptography
Sports Physiology
Functional
Kinesiology
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Robotics
Technical Writing
Computer Aided Design
Design Engineering
Introduction to Math
Logic
Ecology
Materials Science
Plant Physiology
Grade Nine
•
Honors Algebra II
•
AP Environmental
Science
•
•
Honors Biology
•
•
Science, Research, •
and Technology I
(semester course)
•
Honors English 9
•
Honors Government
Health (semester
course)
Band/Chorus/Orchestra
or Fine Art
Foreign Language
Grade Ten
•
•
•
•
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
•
Grade Eleven
•
•
•
•
AP Mathematics
AP Physics I
Science, Research,
and Technology III
English 11 or AP
English
•
•
•
U.S. History or AP U.S.
History
Foreign Language
Electives of Choice
(AP Math, AP
Science or SMA
electives)
Grade Twelve
•
•
•
•
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 1 (11th grade)
• Physics 2
• Physics C
• Calculus AB (11th grade)
• Calculus BC
• Computer Science A
• Computer Science Principles
• Statistics (10th grade)
AP Scores 2014-15
Course
SMA %
Passing
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Computer Science
Physics 1
Physics C – Mechanics
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Biology
100
97
96
82
71
74
98
74
93
National
Average %
Passing
57
80
58
64
37
77
47
52
64
What do SMA students say about
their experiences here ?
•
“The work is challenging but it is good to be
with students who have the same interests.”
•
“I like the friends, technology, and the
freedom to learn.”
•
“Compare this experience to no other
you’ve had in the past. Be prepared to
work!”
•
“A unique learning experience…especially
the opportunity to work with one of the
scientists or engineers from APG.”
•
“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 must be submitted online by
December 4, 2015.
Timeline for Admissions:
• Round 1 Acceptance – early January
• Round 2 – science/math test (Jan. 23)
• 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
Group 1: A – Q
Find your student with the same letter in the lobby
and enjoy your tour of the SMA. Following your
tour stop by in the auditorium if you have
questions for our group of SMA Parents.
Group 2: R – HH
You will be dismissed for your tour shortly. While
you are waiting please feel free to come up and
ask questions of our SMA parents.
For further information,
please contact:
Ms. Sarah Voskuhl
SMA Program Specialist
sarah.voskuhl@hcps.org
410-273-5500
Find us on the web:
scienceandmathacademy.com
Follow us @SMA_STEM