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Overview:

The Math and Science Program and Engineering Academy is a dedicated learning community within a larger high school that gives students unprecedented opportunities in the fields of math, science, and engineering.  We specialize in preparing students for college majors in all engineering disciplines and research sciences, as well as forensic science, engineering technology, and many others! 

Students begin taking science and engineering courses in the 9^th grade, after which they choose to follow one of two tracks, Math and Science, or Engineering.  Those that choose Engineering will enter into the Engineering Academy, one of the top high school engineering programs in the United States.  Here students will continue taking advanced engineering electives, as well as honors and AP courses to prepare them for college.  In 2007, 100% of our engineering students entered at the college of their choice.  Those that choose Science will enter into the Math and Science Program, where they will specialize in a scientific field and take three AP sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), and can elect to take Anatomy and Physiology, AP Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Marine Science and Genetics.  In fact, our students have the opportunity to earn more Advanced Placement credits than anywhere else.

Regardless of which path they choose, our students engage in hands-on, real-world learning.  They meet with industry mentors, conduct research projects of their own, and build a portfolio that showcases their talents.  Our students typically enter college to pursue majors such as astrophysics, architecture, engineering, environmental science, forensic science, pre-medicine, biology, physics, and chemistry.  Within the last 3 years, our students have gone to prestigious universities including the University of Miami, Florida State University, Georgia Tech, University of North Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Florida, and many others.

 Unique to our Engineering Academy are the Engineering Technology classes, which utilize our Amatrol Technology Trainers. The hands-on, interactive curriculum teaches about technology sectors, ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork and communication, and product design. The student then focus on different engineering disciplines, including Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Pneumatics, Robotics, CNC and CAM, Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design, Computer Aided Drafting, Materials Technology, Thermodynamics, and Structural Engineering. The students then apply what they have learned to a semester design product that utilizes each of the technology areas they have learned about. Projects include a Smart House Security System, Personal Hovercraft, Steam-powered Catapult, Maglev Train, Automated Hydroponics Garden, and an Automated Can Crusher. In this way students can actually apply what they have learned in a fun and exciting way.
 

With our 7 computer labs, 2 engineering labs, forensic science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, and anatomy labs, we are on the cutting edge of Science and Technology.  Come join us!

Extracurricular:

Our extracurricular programs give our students the opportunity to explore options that may not be offered in classes, or to explore those that are further.
 

Competitions:

SECME Engineering Design Competition (Regional Champions 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

SECME Water Rocket Competition (National Runner-up 2005, 2007; National Champions 2006)

BotBall Robotics Competition (Florida Regional Judges Choice 2005; 3rd Overall, Judges' Choice 2006; 2nd, 4th overall, Seeding Round winner, 2nd, 3rd place double elimination tournament 2007 [2 teams]; International Tournament Finalist 2007; Florida Regional Finalist 2008)

West Point Bridge Design Competition

US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Week Competition (1st, 2nd Places, Bridge Design Competition, 2008)

Jacksonville University SMEDay Competition (City Champions, Engineering, 2006; Runner-up, Chemistry, 2008)