page_title: Ballou High School
section_title: School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
hierarchical_section_title: Ballou High School / School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
caption_attribution_description: English: Ballou SHS Announcement Math-Science Program in 1975
context_page_description: Frank W. Ballou Senior High School is a public school located in Washington, D.C., United States. Ballou is a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The principal is Dr. Willie Jackson. The marching band traveled to the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California and the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
context_section_description: In September 1975, Ballou SHS opened  their School of Mathematics, Science and Technology. At that time, the program was considered one of the most sophisticated curricula in the city. One intention was to develop within Ballou a "Magnet" High School  of Science and Mathematics to emphasize:
  The preparation of students for entrance into Colleges and Universities
  The provision of prerequisite skills for students  who planned on technical training or employment immediately after high school.
caption: Ballou SHS Announcement Math-Science Program in 1975
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