Aberdeen High School (Aberdeen, Maryland)

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Aberdeen High School
Location
251 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, 21001
United States
Coordinates 39°30′57″N 76°10′12″W / 39.5159023°N 76.1701119°W / 39.5159023; -76.1701119Coordinates: 39°30′57″N 76°10′12″W / 39.5159023°N 76.1701119°W / 39.5159023; -76.1701119
Information
Type Public
Established 1907
School district Harford County Public Schools
NCES District ID 2400390[1]
CEEB Code 210000
NCES School ID 240039000679[2]
Principal Michael L. O'Brien
Enrollment 1464
Color(s) Blue and Gold

         
Mascot Bald Eagle
Website http://www.hcps.org/Schools/High/Aberdeen.aspx
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Side view of Aberdeen High School, including main entrance
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Front view of Aberdeen High School, exterior of library

Aberdeen High School is a public high school in Aberdeen, Maryland.

The school is a part of the Harford County Public Schools.

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[edit] Science and Mathematics Academy

The Science and Mathematics Academy (SMA) is a magnet program located at Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, Maryland available to Harford County residents entering high school with high academic achievement.[3] It was founded in 2004 by its first coordinator Donna Clem and in association with Dennis Kirkwood. The school is an active member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology and part of Harford County Public Schools.[4]

[edit] School Information

"The program provide students with the opportunity to experience challenging coursework in science, mathematics, and technology with an emphasis on research applications. Regular with practicing scientists and mathematicians is a cornerstone of the program and seniors will complete a capstone project of original research under the mentorship of professionals in their chosen area of investigation."[4] "The program provide students with the opportunity to experience challenging coursework in science, mathematics, and technology with an emphasis on research applications. Regular contact with practicing scientists and mathematicians is a cornerstone of the program and seniors will complete a capstone project of original research under the mentorship of professionals in their chosen area of investigation."[4]

[edit] Classes and Programs

Within the SMA schedule, many honors classes are integrated including Honors English 9, Honors English 10, Honors Government 9, Honors Biology, Honors Earth Science, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, and Honors Algebra II. A.P. classes are also strongly encouraged including A.P. World History, A.P. U.S. History, A.P. English 11, A.P. English 12, a required A.P. Math (A.P. Calculus AB, A.P. Statistics), and a required A.P. Science (A.P. Biology, A.P. Chemistry, A.P. Environmental, A.P. Physics).

Electives in the SMA also add to the programs uniqueness. Electives are based on interest and may not be available every year. The SMA electives in previous years have included Astrophysics, Bacteriology, Biotechnology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design (C.A.D.D.), Cryptology, Design Engineering and Patents, Ecology, Forensic Chemistry, Fundamentals of Kinesiology, Genetics, Linear Algebra, Materials Science, Mathematical Logic, Microcontrollers with Application of Fuzzy Logic, Organic Chemistry, Plant Physiology (proposed), Principles of Engineering, Robotics, and Sports Physiology.[5][6]

The SMA has a unique class called Science Research and Technology (SRT) that SMA students are required to take each of four years at the SMA. The first three years of the SRT curriculum teach students about various academic fields and prepare them for their fourth and final year of SRT in which they complete capstone projects.[7] Students are paired with professionals in their fields of choice to mentor them for their projects.[7] Seniors have two one and a half hour long periods every other school day to complete their projects which they present at the end of the year. They make posters to present their projects to the students, teachers, family, and professionals that come to the gallery walk which is held near the end of the school year.[7] Throughout the process they have to perform research, write papers, and present their projects multiple times. All qualified Aberdeen High students can take part in the SMA Electives listed in the previous paragraph, but only SMA students can take SRT.

[edit] Clubs and organizations

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Harford County Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&ID2=2400390. Retrieved 09 January 2011. 
  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Aberdeen High School". National Center for Education Statistics. http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=240039000679. Retrieved 09 January 2011. 
  3. ^ "SMA - Admissions Criteria". http://scienceandmathacademy.com/admissions/criteria.html. Retrieved 4 September 2009. [dead link]
  4. ^ a b c "SMA - About SMA". http://scienceandmathacademy.com/about_sma.html. Retrieved 4 September 2009. [dead link]
  5. ^ "SMA - SMA Electives". http://scienceandmathacademy.com/academics/electives/index.html. Retrieved 4 September 2009. [dead link]
  6. ^ "SMA - 2008-09 School Profile". http://scienceandmathacademy.com/academics/2008-09%20School%20Profile2.pdf. Retrieved 4 September 2009. [dead link]
  7. ^ a b c "SMA Brochure". http://www.scienceandmathacademy.com/about/sma_brochure_4_year.pdf. Retrieved 4 February 2012. 
  8. ^ "FIRST Robotics Team 1980". http://www.team1980.org. Retrieved 4 September 2009. 

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