Last year, Michigan passed the most rigorous high school graduation standards in the country. But last spring, Williamston Community Schools took those standards one step further by creating a new math and science academy.
The Williamston Mathematics and Science Academy is an intensive, four-year program for students who have advanced math, science and technology skills. The new curriculum is designed to help prepare students for advanced careers in physics, engineering and other science-based careers.
“Obviously, we used high school expectations for each curriculum, but we’re also using national and international standards to build the curriculum,” says Williamston Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Narda Murphy.
The first students will start taking the daily, three-hour long classes this fall. Only 26 students of the 49 who applied will be allowed in the program.
“This really is an academy for kids who are ready to pick it up and move on,” Murphy says.
Williamston teachers San Schab, Jim Preston and Steve Kersten will run the program.
Source: Narda Murphy, Williamston Community Schools
Ivy Hughes, development news editor, can be reached here.
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