Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
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The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities (also The Indiana Academy or simply IASMH) is a two-year residential public high school located on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, although it operates as a separate entity. It is a member of the NCSSSMST.
The school's student body consists of approximately 160 juniors and 140 seniors selected from gifted and talented applicants from across Indiana. In addition to regular, state-mandated public school curriculum, Academy students take advanced, college-level courses. Each student works towards the Indiana Honors Diploma, which is the only diploma awarded by the school.
Established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1988 by Indiana Code 20-12-14.5, it is the only tax-supported statewide high school in Indiana. For accepted students, the school did not charge tuition or meal costs until 2006. The Academy started to charge room and board fees in Fall of 2006.
[edit] About Academy Life
Students reside in Wagoner Hall on the southern end of the Ball State campus. The school administration is in a separate building known as the Academy House. Classes are held next door at Burris Laboratory School and are scheduled in a manner similar to colleges. Students also have the opportunity to take classes at Ball State for a fee and apply those credits toward graduation requirements. Earning Wellness Credits, as well as doing Academy Service and Community Service, are also required for graduation.
[edit] Research Within the Academy
Because it is a part of the University Schools organization and open only to gifted and talented students, the Academy performs research and studies on students. Dr. Tracy Cross, former Executive Director of the Academy and writer of several important studies into gifted and talented students, was among leading researchers involved with the Academy.
