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Other
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DELAWARE:
Charter
School of Wilmington Delaware:
Started with
a few hundred students in Wilming, a small city the size of Manchester,
this new charter school for science and math now has 936 students grades
9-12 from different school districts. They have the highest
course requirement for graduation, including a required 10 credits
in math and science. Graduation requirements include a research project.
This science/math high school has key corporate sponsors including
Verizon, Hercules Incorporated, Christiana Care Health Systems, Conectiv,
Astrazeneca who provide governance and program advice and philanthropy.
Accountability
Ratings.
• Top – Scoring
High School in the state on Delaware Math Assessments (1998-2004)
• Top – Scoring High School in the state on Delaware Science Assessments (2000-2004)
• Highest Average SAT scores in the state (among all public high schools)
MAINE:
Maine
School of Science and Mathematics:
“The Maine School
of Science and Mathematics is a public, residential high school whose
main purpose is to offer a high-caliber education to Maine high school
students. Across all subject areas, the academics are intended to provide
students with topics of a high standard of interest and difficulty,
taught by teachers having significant proficiency in their subjects.”
Established by act of the legislature.
INDIANA:
Indiana
Academy of Science and Mathematics, and Humanities:
This two-year residential
public high school is located at Ball State University’s campus in
Muncie, Indiana. The Science/Math Academy serves 300 11th- and 12th-grade
students. Funding is a line item in the college’s budget (the state’s
per pupil cost for each student). One on-campus dorm provides residence
for students who pay the residence fee. Students have access to the
Ball State University campus, library, computer labs, wellness facilities
and other programs.
VIRGINIA:
Thomas
Jefferson High School for Science and Technology:
“Established in
1985, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is the
result of a partnership of businesses and schools created to improve
education in science, mathematics, and technology. As the Governor's
School for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia, the school
is also supported by the Virginia Department of Education.”
CALIFORNIA:
High
Tech High:
“High Tech High
began as a highly successful single charter school in San Diego, created
by a coalition of education practitioners and business leaders. 100%
of students have enrolled in college from the first two graduating
classes. High Tech High is the first California charter school to operate
its own teacher credentialing program. High Tech High’s success has
led to nationwide recognition for replication and 8 replicated schools
as of September of 2005.”
COLORODO:
Denver
School of Science and Technology:
“Science & Tech
was in part stimulated by the Governor of Colorado, Bill Owens. The
goal was creating a public school placing Colorado in the forefront
of science and math education. Hewlett Packard became a technology
partner, ensuring that all students, regardless of family income, had
access to the most sophisticated technology on the market. Forest City
Enterprises donated 10 acres of land for the school.”
ILLINOIS:
The
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy:
“The Illinois
Mathematics and Science Academy is an internationally-recognized pioneering
educational institution created by the State of Illinois. Tuition and
most room and board expenses are provided by state funds. The 650 students
who are enrolled in the three-year residential program participate
in a unique approach to learning that is problem-centered, inquiry-based
and integrative. Advanced courses in mathematics, science, the arts
and humanities emphasize connections across the disciplines.”
Source: School
websites