Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill

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The Chesterfield County Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill is a magnet school in Midlothian, Virginia. The school, which is on the campus of Clover Hill High School, opened in September 1994. The school is a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (NCSSSMST).

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[edit] Enrollment

The school opened with an initial enrollment of 100 students — 75 freshmen and 25 sophomores. In subsequent years, the incoming class numbers approximately 100. Any student in the Chesterfield County schools is eligible to apply.

Applying students must submit a two teacher recommendations — one from either their middle school mathematics or science teacher and one from another academic teacher; submit an application which includes a "Statement of Interest" essay; and take a special entrance test covering math, science and reading comprehension.

[edit] Courses

The school curriculum is concentrated on mathematics and science studies, offering an accelerated program.

Students have easy access to AP courses (including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, AB and BC calculus, European History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Latin, Spanish), as well as John Tyler Dual Enrollment courses (Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Engineering, Microbiology, Human Heredity), and some VCU courses (i.e. VCU Life Sciences 101). Many of these courses are offered to the "regular" Clover Hill students, but because of different freshman and sophomore year schedules, they are much less likely to be able to fit them into their schedules or meet the prerequisites.

[edit] Administration

The Math and Science school's coordinator is Mr. Sloan Burns (2000-present). Prior to his hiring, Paul Leonard was the original coordinator (1994-2000) before leaving to further his career in education.

[edit] College acceptances

Students from the Mathematics and Science High School have gone onto many colleges and universities including:


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