NSHS Science and Engineering Pathway

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Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Who can apply for the Science/Engineering Pathway?
A: Students must reside in Newman Smith attendance zone and must
have completed Algebra or higher in the 8th grade

Q: When do you enter the program?
A: Your freshman year.

Q: How do you enter the program?
A: Complete the application and recommendation forms and return them
to your counselor in the spring of the 8th grade.

Q: How is this program different from an academy?
A: It differs in several ways: It is curriculum-driven. That means that
students in the program are in classes with students who are not in the
program. It is only available to students in the Newman Smith
attendance zone. There isn't a director, only lead teachers.

Q: What courses could I take?
A: In addition to the required courses for graduation: Recommended
Sciences: PreAP Biology, Chemistry and Physics, AP Biology, AP
Chemistry, AP Physics, and/or Computer Science I; Recommended
Math: PreAP Geometry, PreAP Algebra II, PreAP Pre-Calculus,
Calculus AB, Calculus BC, College Algebra and/or AP Statistics;
Suggested Electives: Engineering Graphics, Architectural Graphics, AP
Computer Science A, AP Computer Science AB, and/or Technology
Internship Program (TIP).

Q: Where do I get an application?
A: Application forms are on the Science/Engineering web sit and will also
be given to the middle school counselors.

Q: Where can I get more information?
A: Contact Newman Smith Counseling Office, 972-389-3800.  

 

 

 

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