An informational meeting is planned for Monday for parents who are interested in their children attending the Ross Perot Stem Academy in Texarkana.

The meeting will be held on Monday, February 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Texas High School Math & Science Center Grand Foyer, 4001 Summerhill Road.  During the meeting, Parents/Guardians will learn about the application & selection process as well as further details on the academy program.
 
Applications for current 8th grade students to enroll in The Ross Perot STEM Academy at Texas High School are currently available by contacting ShaRhonda Sutton, 8thGrade Counselor at Texas Middle School - 903.793.5631 ext. 3541 or Cathy Klopper, Assistant Principal at Texas High School – 903.794.3891 ext. 2526. 
 
Completed applications are due by Friday, March 20 and notification of acceptance into the Academy will be no later than Friday, April 17.
 
The Ross Perot STEM Academy focuses on increasing student achievement, while creating a new workforce of problem solvers, innovators and inventors who are self-reliant and able to think logically.  A rigorous, well-rounded education with outstanding science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout the curriculum is provided to students in grades 9 – 12.  Enrollment is by application only and slots are limited. 
 
Students enrolled in the Academy are part of a small learning community which operates as a school-within-a-school.  The structure of the STEM Academy is purposefully designed to retain students in the program.  The high degree of interactive involvement, the energized environment of the classroom, and the small school setting with quality relationships between students and teachers create an environment for success.
 
For more information, contact Cathy Klopper at 903.794.3891 ext. 2526  or Ronda Jameson at 903.793.7561 ext. 1302 .

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