John Jay Science and Engineering Academy
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| John Jay Science and Engineering Academy |
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| Established | 1996 |
| School type | Public School, 9-12 |
| Director | Margaret Greff |
| Location | San Antonio, TX, USA |
| Homepage | http://www.nisd.net/sciaca/ |
John Jay Science and Engineering Academy is a magnet school in San Antonio, Texas, United States. The school is part of the Northside Independent School District.
The Science and Engineering Academy at John Jay High School provides a comprehensive academic education in a digital environment. Students and teachers pursue research projects that are collaboratively designed to develop critical thinking, ensure technological competence, and promote academic achievement.
The mission at the academy is to provide students with a rigorous curriculum in science, engineering, math, and technology that will prepare them for further study and careers in science and engineering.
The instructional program of the Science & Engineering Academy is designed to ensure a thorough education in science, engineering, and mathematics. Students are required to take two science and math courses each of their four years of high school, which allows them to graduate with a cumulative total of 30-32 credits. Students are encouraged to explore the variety of learning modes within the curriculum. Options include Independent Study, Research, Seminars, and the Internship program. The focus on science and engineering is enhanced by the availability of computers, laboratory facilities, independent research, mentors, field trips, summer internships, and opportunities for special projects.
The director is Margaret Greff and the assistant directors are Cyndi Rankin and Jay Sumpter.
[edit] NCSSSMST
The John Jay Science and Engineering Academy has been an affiliate member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology since 1997. Over the years, students and faculty have participated in Student Conferences, Science Research Symposium, and Professional Conferences at schools, colleges and universities throughout the country.
[edit] SABEST Robotics Club
The SABEST Robotics Club involves students designing, programing, and testing robots to see if it can finish the objective that the National BEST Robotics competition. The initial competition involves schools in various San Antonio districts. The 2006 objective is Laundry Quandary, involving a robot that can hang clothes on clothes lines and take clothes off a clothes line and into a basket.
