Science & Engineering Academy

@ Edison High SchoolPublic Schools of Edison Township

Program OverviewThe Science & Engineering Academy at Edison High School is a demanding four-year program that offers highly motivated students an opportunity to explore their interest in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering.

Students will be exposed to the most rigorous curriculum possible in Middlesex County including a minimum of 11 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Program Overview

Students take science classes in a 16,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility equipped with laboratory and digital technology used by the industry – including a 3-D printer.

Academic Achievement

100% of our sophomore and junior STEM students are currently ranked among the top 7% of their respective grade level classes.

Academic Achievement

100% of our freshmen STEM students passed the AP Biology exam in 2015, making them eligible to receive college credit for the course.

Academic Achievement

100% of our sophomore STEM students passed both the AP Chemistry exam and the AP U.S. History exam in 2015.

AcademicsFreshman year starts with a summer program focused on building the firm foundation in Biology needed to tackle AP level content.

Students are introduced to the software used in Intro to Engineering lab.

The Comprehensive Experience

Unlike other STEM programs, students in our Science & Engineering Academy have the advantage of a rigorous academic program within a comprehensive high school.

The Comprehensive Experience

Students take non-STEM classes with the school’s general population, and belong to some of the 51 extra-curricular clubs and 24 athletic programs offered at EHS.

What to Expect

During the four-year program, students will learn the tools to conduct a research project of their choosing related to engineering design, robotics, or technology.

What to Expect

Students interact with college students and professionals in the fields of Science and Engineering while exploring future career paths.

What to Expect

Students take STEM-related field trips and participate in engineering competitions and contests.

What to Expect

Oct. 27, 2015 Engineering Competition• Best Oral Presentation• 2nd place “Prototype Efficiency”• 3rd place “Prototype Design

Parental Support

What to Expect

Commitment of Student

Science & Engineering Academy

at Edison High School

• Most rigorous curriculum possible

• Minimum 11 AP courses• State of the art facilities• Not offered in ANY

Middlesex County District

Students ready for

elite colleges and universities

Academy Course Sequence

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12Intro to Engineering Science & Engineering

ElectiveScience & Engineering Research Project

AP Computer Science OR Robotics OR Electrical Engineering

AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2

Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

English 9 Honors English 10 Honors AP Lang/Composition AP Literature

US History 1 Honors AP US History 2 AP World History Elective

World Language World Language World Language AP World Language

Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE

S & E Recitation S & E Recitation S & E Recitation S & E Recitation

EligibilityThe Science & Engineering Academy will accept up to 24 ninth grade students. It is open to current 8th grade students in all of Edison’s middle schools.Initial requirements include:

• Eligible to attend Edison Public Schools• Honor Roll level achievement in all middle school

coursework • 8th Grade Honors Geometry (full year course)

• Self motivated and independent worker

Application Requirements

• Standardized assessment scores

• Entrance examination• CoGAT (cognitive abilities test)• On-site essay requirement

• Teacher recommendations (3)• Current mathematics teacher• Science teacher• Additional teacher of student’s choosing

Transportation

Accepted students, regardless of the home address, become full time Edison High School students

Bussing – including a “late bus” – is provided according to district guidelines (for students in excess of 2.5 miles from EHS)

Key DatesDate(s) EventsLate-October to Mid-November Meetings with eligible students at each

middle schoolOctober 28 Parent presentation @ EHS (6:00 pm)

November 17 Parent presentation @ WWMS (6:00 pm)

December 3 Application due to middle school counselor

December 5 Entrance Exam – EHS

January (date TBD) Notification of Acceptance

More Information

@EdisonSTEM

Edison High School

50 Boulevard of the Eagles

732-650-5200

www.edison.k12.nj.us

Richard J. O’Malley, Ed. D., SuperintendentMargaret DeLuca, Chief Academic OfficerCharles K. Ross, PrincipalLaurie Maier, Science SupervisorElizabeth Lell, Math SupervisorTara Campos, Supervisor of Academic Programs (STEM)