The Academy of Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Science
Location
2034 Quantum Loop

Abilene
,
Taylor
,
Texas
79601

United States
Coordinates32°27′00″N 99°42′49″W / 32.4501°N 99.7137°W / 32.4501; -99.7137
Information
School typeHigh school
Established2009
FounderJohn Martinez
School districtAbilene Independent School District
School number440041
PrincipalJay Ashby [1]
Staff22.76 (FTE)[2]
Grades9-12
Enrollment329 (2018–19)[2]
Student to teacher ratio14.46[2]
Slogan"Rise From the Ashes."
Websitehttps://www.abileneisd.org/atems-high/

The Academy of Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Science (ATEMS) is a STEM high school founded in 2009 located in Abilene, Texas.[3] ATEMS is a part of the Abilene Independent School District. ATEMS is housed in premises owned by the Texas State Technical College System.

History

ATEMS was originally a New Technology High School, at which all core classes were either at the AP level or college dual credit at other colleges around Abilene. ATEMS still encourages technology,[4] but has now introduced academic classes.

Academics

ATEMS offers two STEM curricula: Information Technology and Engineering. ATEMS offers both Advanced Placement or college dual-credit classes with the technical colleges in Abilene. ATEMS also offers AP Dual Credit hybrid courses, allowing students to still receive the benefit of a ten-point addition to their GPA and the ability to take the AP tests, as well receive college credit should they score a 3 or higher on the AP test. These hybrid classes are free.[5] Both courses culminate in a year-long senior capstone project that includes a skills demonstration to the community.

ATEMS is ranked 179th in Texas in the 2016 Newsweek high school rankings [6] In 2017, ATEMS was one of only 77 high schools in the state to achieve all seven qualifications standards of the Texas Education Agency.[7]

After moving to its new building, ATEMS has also added Automotive, Culinary Arts, and Welding classes.

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities at ATEMS include robotics, photography, and yearbook. ATEMS provides shuttles for students to travel to other high schools for some of the activities not available at the school, such as band, orchestra, and football.[8] ATEMS formerly participated in a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program which allowed students to use their own technologies including iPods, iPads, cell phones, or laptops, during class, with teacher permission. This was abandoned after the 2020–2021 school year due to abuse of the privilege by browsing sites which contained adult and other prohibited contents.

Privileges

ATEMS grants students special privileges which are exercised with a trust card. The ATEMS trust card is similar to an ID card on a lanyard. Privileges include: checking out school laptops if you don't own one, access to the BYOD (Bring your own device) policy (formerly - reason for cancellation in previous paragraph), the previous allowance of juniors and seniors to depart campus for lunch (canceled due to moving to the LIFT),[9] and the ability to listen to music in class (with teacher permission).


References

  1. ↑ "Lift Director". Abilene ISD. Abilene ISD.
  2. 1 2 3 "ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH & SCIENCE". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  3. ↑ "ATEMS High School - Home". Abilene ISD. Abilene Independent School District. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  4. ↑ "Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (ATEMS High School) | New Tech Network". New Tech Network. Knowledge Works. Archived from the original on 2012-06-20. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
  5. ↑ "ATEMS High School Website". Official Academy Website. Archived from the original on 2017-02-14.
  6. ↑ "Academy for Technology Engineering Math and Science". U.S. News & World Report High School Rankings. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  7. ↑ Kirk, Scott (May 27, 2017). "ATEMS graduates urged to aspire even higher". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science / Homepage". Abilene ISD. Abilene Independent School District. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  9. ↑ "Our Campus". Abilene ISD. Abilene ISD.
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