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Academy of Science and Engineering

Seminole Middle School

2023

Why the Academy of Science and Engineering at Seminole Middle School?

-School-based application process requires students to meet high academic and behavioral expectations.

-Rigorous STEM-based curriculum. Students accepted into the Academy of Science and Engineering will receive an engineering elective in 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade. The 8^th grade academy class will provide students the opportunity to earn a high school elective credit.

-Students will complete a capstone project and receive an SMS Academy of Science and Engineering Certificate upon completion of the 8^th grade.

-Opportunity to complete nationally recognized industry CAPE certifications

-Engaging project-based learning opportunities with real world connections to engineering

-Preparing students for career and college readiness

-Provides students with pathway opportunities to engineering and technical programs at Seminole High School and Richard O. Jacobson Technical High and throughout the district

-If you do not live in the SMS zone, you can apply for a Special Attendance Request (SAR), through the PCS Pupil Assignment Office.

-To apply, visit our website at https://www.pcsb.org/seminole-ms and choose programs, the Seminole Middle School Academy of Science and Engineering for the online application or to download the application and teacher recommendation forms.

-For more information, you may e-mail the SMS Academy of Science and Engineering team at 3931.STEMAcademy@pcsb.org.

Acceptance into the Academy of Science and Engineering is contingent upon teacher recommendations, discipline history, and availability of openings in the program. When necessary, a lottery selection process will be used to determine student selection. A waiting list will be maintained.