The Mission
The mission of the Benjamin E. Mays Academy of Science and Mathematics is to promote the pursuit of scientific ideas by providing a challenging, comprehensive curriculum of traditional and contemporary science and mathematics that will allow students to contribute to the educational, cultural, economic, and social advancement of our society.

Curriculum
Honors Core Courses, Independent Research, Summer Internships, Advanced Placement Courses (Chemistry, Physics, Biology. Environmental Science, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science, World History, United States History, Language Arts, and Literature)

Requirements 85 (or higher) average Teacher Recommendations (2) Algebra I Excellent Conduct / Attendance Interest in science & math careers Student essay

Organizations
Science National Honor Society, Inc., B. E. Mays Robotics Team, B. E. Mays Aquatic Teens, Academy Peer Tutors, National Society of Black Engineers, Magnet Schools of America

1. SAT Average 989
2. 42 Students 1000+ SAT Club
3. $8,000,000 in scholarships
4. The Most Gold Key Awards
5. 82 Honors graduates
6. 32 Board of Education Scholars



The Mission
It is the mission of the Career Technology Department to provide meaningful instruction and skills training that will enable learners to obtain and maintain employment in an effort to become productive and responsible citizens.

Broadcast and Video Production
This program is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences in the study of mass communication. Development of media includes project management, practice and operation of equipment, script development, editing, and studio work.

Business Information technology
This program provides opportunities for students to develop interest, skills and knowledge in select aspects of business and office occupations. i.e. Computer applications, banking / finance, and web page design.

Cooperative Business Education
This program is designed to provide cooperative work training program for seniors who are preparing for full-time employment in office occupations. The knowledge, skills and techniques learned separately in business class are brought together and applied to an actual office job.

Drafting / Design Technology
The Architectural Drafting Program provides a professional studio environment that allows students to create projects that are both architectural and engineering in nature. During grades 10-12, students will be exposed to computer-aided drafting and design as well as traditional drafting and design, model making, and presentation.

Graphic Arts Technology
This program is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences in the study of electronic imaging, pre-press, offset press operations, and bindery.

Health Care Science Technology
This program provides students an opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make realistic health career choices. The program utilizes an industry-based curriculum that enhances academic foundations and hands-on experiences. Emphasis is placed on health, first aid, diseases, safety, communication skills, ethical legal responsibilities and technology utilized in health care.

Marketing Education
This program is designed to provide students with competencies needed in sales, fashion marketing, and entrepreneurship careers.

Professional Foods
This program prepares students for employment in food industry careers, including food production and services, food science, dietetics, nutrition and hospitality.

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