DCMST School News

DCMST Dearborn Center For Mathematics, Science & Technology

Who can apply? Current 8th grader  Will complete Algebra I  Will attend DHS, EFHS or FHS  Interest in math, science, medicine, engineering, computers 

How to apply 1. Turn in Parent Release form 2. Go to http://dcmst.dearbornschools.org Click on the tab 8th grade applicants and follow directions 3. Submit essay 

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Type answer in word document to check for spelling and grammar errors Copy and paste into questionnaire

Acceptance Admission Committee  GPA  MEAP Scores  Teacher Recommendations  Essay Responses

DCMST 9th and 10th Graders attend in the afternoon  Go to home high school for hours 1,2,3  Eat lunch at home high school  Take the DPS bus to DCMST  Take DPS bus back to home high school 

9th Grade 1 credit 1 credit

Honors Chemistry Honors Integrated Mathematics 2 (Algebra 2 & Geometry) 0.5 credit Technology & Web Design 0.5 credit Scientific Investigation

10th Grade 1 credit Honors Biology 1 credit Honors Integrated Mathematics 3 (Algebra 2, Geometry, Trig, Probability) 0.5 credit Intro to Computer Science (Java Programming) 0.5 credit Research (Statistics, Science Fair)

11th Grade 1 credit

Honors Physics

0.5 credit Accelerated Pre-Calculus

0.5 credit Calculus I – dual enrolled or 0.5 credit Calculus Foundations 1 credit or two 0.5 credits STEM Elective Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

12th Grade 0.5 credit Mathematics (State-mandated in senior year) AP Calculus BC, DE Calculus I, II, III, AP Statistics or other approved math electives

3 total STEM Credits

DCMST and AP Advanced Placement (AP) courses as defined by The College Board AP offered at DCMST   

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AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science AP Statistics AP Environmental Science

Home High School and AP 

May take any AP courses in Language Arts or Social Studies

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May take AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP Physics

DCMST and College Courses Juniors and Seniors may take college classes (at HFCC or UMD) with approval of DCMST faculty

DCMST and Sports Return to home high school by the time school lets out  Many of DCMST students participate at Varsity level and have gone on to be State Athletes  Some continue to University / National Level 

Science Competitions DCMST Science Fair  Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit  State of Michigan Science Fair  International Science and Engineering Fair  Exploravision 

Awards Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit Four Grand Prize Winners Multiple 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners

State of Michigan Science Fair Grand Prize Winner Multiple 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 3rd place winner

Merits 

National Merit Scholar and National Merit Scholar Finalists

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Valedictorians and Salutorians at all 3 high schools

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AP Scholars

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Brehm Scholars

Questions and Answer Questions? Website:

http://dcmst.dearbornschools.org/