Description The Utica Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology is a specially designed four-year program for students of the Utica Community Schools in grades nine through twelve. This program has been developed for the academically talented student who has an interest in mathematics, science, computer science and curriculum integrated technology. The Center was established in August of 1996 and is comprised of students from the four Utica district high schools: Eisenhower, Henry Ford II, Stevenson, and Utica. The UCMST is an active member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology.

Selection Students are selected for the UCMST in the spring of their eighth grade year. Students who have been previously enrolled in an accelerated 7th or 8th Grade Algebra I course in the seven Utica junior high schools are eligible to apply. Selection of the top 75 students from approximately 370 applicants is determined by academic record, performance on achievement and aptitude tests, and a letter of intent. All UCMST students are preparing for college careers.

Faculty The faculty is comprised of seven instructors and a counselor/dean of students. All faculty members have masters or specialist degrees with three instructors having taught at the college level. Their preparations, experience and creativity characterize the teaching staff.

School day All students have one half day of course work at their home high schools including English, social studies, and electives. Students are transported to the Center for their mathematics, science, and technology instruction. While all UCMST subjects are taught each day, highly flexible time scheduling fosters opportunities for innovative labs, projects, and instruction.

Grading Although all courses are taught at an accelerated or Advanced Placement level, UCMST grades are unweighted and are averaged with the grades at the students home high school to determine both grade point average and class rank. AP courses are weighted. The student's home high school profile explains graduation requirements and grade point averaging guidelines.

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