The Mission
The mission of the charter school founders is to create a world class, standards-setting middle/high school that specializes in science, mathematics, engineering, and design.
The school will graduate students with in-depth subject mastery; real world laboratory experiences; and local, national, and global understanding and applications. The school will be recognized for its outstanding academic program and for well-rounded students with the capacity for high achievement and leadership in college, career, and society.
The unique features of the Academy’s curriculum include:
* an internationally competitive academic program, beginning at grade 7
* physics and algebra, beginning in grade 7
* double courses in science, beginning in grade 7
* teaching research each year, beginning in grade 7
* college courses co-located with partner colleges
* weekly presentations from guest lecturers and our own students
* independent coursework that nurtures specific student science interest at all grade levels
* a focus on in-depth learning and not on seat time.
Seven Areas of Specialization:
1. Aeronautics & Aviation
2. Chemistry & Bio-Medicine
3. Mathematics & Physics
4. Space, Astronomy, & Astronautics
5. Environment & Global Sustainability
6. Architecture & Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)
7. Computer Science, System Design & Simulation Academy for Science and Design is a publicly funded organization Enrollment: 60 No. of Schools: 1
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