John Jay Science and Engineering Academy
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7611 Marbach Road San Antonio, Texas, Bexar County United States |
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| Coordinates | 29°25′06″N 98°38′22″W / 29.418348°N 98.63946°WCoordinates: 29°25′06″N 98°38′22″W / 29.418348°N 98.63946°W |
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| Type | Public Secondary Magnet |
| Established | 1997 |
| School district | Northside |
| Superintendent | Dr. John Folks |
| Principal | Gretchen Bley |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 750 |
| Color(s) | Blue, Silver, White |
| Mascot | Mustangs |
| Website | www |
John Jay Science and Engineering Academy is a magnet school in San Antonio, Texas (United States) which provides an academic education in a digital environment. Students and teachers pursue research projects that are collaboratively designed to develop critical thinking, technological competence, and academic achievement. The Academy is a "school within a school" sharing the campus of John Jay High School with a mission to provide students with a 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 aims 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 a 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.
In 2012 the expulsion of one of the school's students for not complying with the school district's Student Locator Project attracted publicity.
The Principal of the Academy is Gretchen Bley, and the Vice Principal is Crystal Mitchell.
In 2009, the school was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
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.
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