1. Science & Engineering Academy @ Edison High School Public Schools of Edison Township

2. Program Overview The 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

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

7. Academics Freshman 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. What to Expect Students take STEM-related field trips and participate in engineering competitions and contests.

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

14. What to Expect 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

15. Academy Course Sequence Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Intro to EngineeringScience & Engineering Elective Science & Engineering Research Project AP Computer Science OR Robotics OR Electrical Engineering AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics 1AP Physics 2 Algebra 2 HonorsPre-Calculus HonorsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC English 9 HonorsEnglish 10 HonorsAP Lang/CompositionAP Literature US History 1 HonorsAP US History 2AP World HistoryElective World Language AP World Language Health/PE S & E Recitation

16. Eligibility The Science & Engineering Academy will accept up to 24 ninth grade students. It is open to current 8 th 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 8 th Grade Honors Geometry (full year course) Self motivated and independent worker

17. 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

18. 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)

19. Key Dates Date(s)Events Late-October to Mid-NovemberMeetings with eligible students at each middle school October 28Parent presentation @ EHS (6:00 pm) November 17Parent presentation @ WWMS (6:00 pm) December 3Application due to middle school counselor December 5Entrance Exam – EHS January (date TBD)Notification of Acceptance

20. 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., Superintendent Margaret DeLuca, Chief Academic Officer Charles K. Ross, Principal Laurie Maier, Science Supervisor Elizabeth Lell, Math Supervisor Tara Campos, Supervisor of Academic Programs (STEM)