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100% College Acceptance

• Sister Joseph Marie Armer Award for most outstanding science program
• Charles McGibbon High School Science Achievement Award for outstanding achievement
• Alfred G. West Award for outstanding participation and scientific excellence

Curriculum Overview

The John Jay Science & Engineering Academy offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a real-world, hands-on, STEM-focused curriculum in the areas of Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Robotics. SEA’s goal is to help its students build a strong foundation in STEM with the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to be prepared for their future endeavors.

100% of SEA students are accepted to college. The class of 2019 seniors earned over $20 million in scholarships, and the class of 2020 earned over $9 million in scholarships last year. Students at the Science & Engineering Academy participate in academic research throughout all four years of high school.

The John Jay Science & Engineering Academic Research Symposium is one of the largest in the state, with over 600 participants each year and more than $500,000 in scholarships awarded to grand prize winners. All students have the opportunity to participate in this fair.

Other areas of academic research include History Fair, Robotics, ACE (Architecture Construction Engineering) Mentor Program, SAWS Impact Teams, Destination Imagination, Art in STEM, Cinematic Science (making connections in science through film), and Evolution of Games (teaching STEM through games).

All SEA students participate in an advanced curriculum, which includes 23 AP courses and several Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment classes.

Mentorship Opportunities

Science & Engineering students have the opportunity to attend STEM related field trips and interact with professionals in the STEM fields throughout the year.

Application Timeline

• November 18, 2024: Online application opens
• January 21, 2025: Deadline to submit applications
• January 31, 2025:  Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
• February 7, 2025: Deadline for families to accept/decline

Magnet Fairs

• December 2, 2024
• Northside Sports Gym, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Shuttle service begins at 5:30 p.m. from Hobby and Rudder, with additional service from Zachry Middle School to the Northside Sports Gym.
     
• December 9, 2024: 
• Paul Taylor Field House for High School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Northside Activity Center for Middle School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Shuttle service starts at 5:30 p.m. from Ross and Neff, with additional shuttles from Rayburn, Jones, and Pease to the Paul Taylor Field House.
  • A shuttle will run from the Paul Taylor Field House stadium parking lot to the Northside Activity Center for families in need of assistance.

Open Houses

• January 8, 2025: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
• January 16, 2025: 6:30pm - 8:00pm