Curriculum and Instruction

Application Process

Students wishing to enroll in the program will complete an application packet and submit to the SMCPS Department of Curriculum and Instruction by April 3, 2009. Each application will be reviewed by an admissions team comprised of educators, administrators, and foundation members who will, in turn, make recommendations to the academy for accepting members into the program.   

At the secondary level, applicants will be interviewed by the admissions team. Candidates will be evaluated based on their past academic performance, dedication to advanced learning, and their desire to pursue STEM careers.

Considerations for Applicants may include:

Maryland State Assessment (MSA) scores
Percentile Ranking on MSA
OLSAT SAI Score
High School Assessments
Report Card Grades/Grade Point Average
Participation in competitions and fairs
Application Essay
Successful Interview if necessary

 

Click the appropriate application and save to your computer.

Attach to an email when completed and mail to edpathways@smcps.org.

 

Elementary for Grades 4 and 5 Application

Middle for Current 5th Grade STEM students only Application

Middle for Grades 6 through 8 (New students only) Application

High School Application requires Adobe Reader. 

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Applications due April 3, 2009.

Applicants will be notified by April 30, 2009.

Electronic submissions:  send to edpathways@smcps.org.