- John Jay Science and Engineering Academy
Infobox Secondary school
name = John Jay Science and Engineering Academy
established =1996
city = San Antonio
state = Texas
country = US
type = Public, Magnet
grades = 9 - 12
address = 7611 Marbach Rd.
district = Northside
website = http://www.nisd.net/sciaca/|http://www.nisd.net/sciaca/John Jay Science and Engineering Academy is a magnet school in
San Antonio ,Texas ,United States which provides a comprehensive academic education in a digital environment. Students and teachers pursue research projects that are collaboratively designed to develop critical thinking, ensure technological competence, and promote academic achievement. The mission at the academy is to provide students with a rigorous curriculum in science, engineering, math, and technology that will prepare them for further study and careers in science and engineering.The instructional program of the Science & Engineering Academy is designed to ensure a thorough education in science, engineering, and mathematics. Students are required to take two science and math courses each of their four years of high school, which allows them to graduate with a cumulative total of 30-32 credits. Students are encouraged to explore the variety of learning modes within the curriculum. Options include Independent Study, Research, Seminars, and the Internship program. The focus on science and engineering is enhanced by the availability of computers, laboratory facilities, independent research, mentors, field trips, summer internships, and opportunities for special projects.
The director is Margaret Greff and the assistant directors are Cyndi Rankin and Jay Sumpter.
NCSSSMST
The John Jay Science and Engineering Academy has been an affiliate member of the
National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology since 1997. Over the years, students and faculty have participated in Student Conferences, Science Research Symposium, and Professional Conferences at schools, colleges and universities throughout the country.Extra-Curricular Student Activities
To maintain the school's status as a powerhouse for academic excellence, teachers and staff encourage students to take part in one or more
extra-curricular activities relating to research, engineering, and social sciences. Among these are the Science Fair Research Team (which has had several state and national level qualifying students since the start of the Science Academy), History Fair Research Team (which has recently become strong competition for other schools in the state),Academic Decathlon Team, Science UIL Team (which in the NISD remains a mainstay top performing group in the category ofComputer Science ),Model United Nations Team, andWorld Quest Team.External links
* [http://www.nisd.net/sciaca/ John Jay Science and Engineering Academy]
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