Through the process of environmental investigation, students at the MST Magnet School will develop into creative thinkers and problem solvers in an environment of cooperation. The school capitalizes on its unique location in a high-tech business corridor by partnering with the nearby technology firms Nortel and Alcatel. These businesses provide mentors and volunteers to the school and open their doors to students on a regular basis so that youngsters can find out firsthand about the real-world applications of technology. MST's teachers collaborate to create their own theme-based curricula. Cross-curricular units on such topics as Yellowstone National Park or tropical rainforests provide a unifying focus for teaching everything from language arts to arts and crafts.
Students explore their designated theme via a rich, multidisciplinary course of study.
All classes at the same grade level share a pod, or common area, equipped with computers, scanners, printers, microscopes, and other scientific tools. There, students conduct experiments, pursue areas of inquiry, research topics, and prepare reports, brochures, projects, and multi-media presentations to showcase what they've learned. Partners in Progress MST's parents work hand in hand with their school to ensure that teachers have everything they need to implement their ambitious programs. All rights reserved.