Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering
Address
229 Wynn Drive

Huntsville, Alabama
35805

United States
Coordinates34°43′32″N 86°39′21″W / 34.72556°N 86.65583°W / 34.72556; -86.65583
Information
TypePublic magnet high school
Established2018 (2018)
School districtMadison County Schools[1]
CEEB code010061
PresidentMatt Massey
Websitewww.ascte.org

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) is an American high school located in Huntsville, Alabama.[2][3] Founded in 2018, it is the first tuition-free residential high school focused on the integration of cyber technology and engineering across all academic disciplines.[3] The school puts a focus on the teaching various topics relating to cyber, technology, and engineering, integrating such topics into core classes.[4] The school is a state-owned magnet school that requires an application.[5] Funds are provided through sponsorship of major companies, in exchange for internships that the students complete their senior year.[6][7]

Academics

ASCTE offers core classes, as well as additional topic-specific classes related to cyber, technology, and engineering. These classes include Mathematics, Science, English, History, Cyber, and Engineering. There are three terms in a school year, and each class (except for 401 classes) takes two terms to complete. This allows students to do four years of classes in three years.[4]

The last year of a students time at ASCTE is spent doing an internship at one of ASCTE's several sponsors. Notable sponsors include Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Leidos, and Raytheon. This is preceded by a capstone project, which is chosen by the student.[6][7]

Student life

ASCTE students can choose to either live on campus in a dormitory, or to migrate themselves to and from the school.[8] Residential students do not have to pay for boarding unless they live near the ASCTE building. Food is also provided for all students free of charge, as well as tuition.[9] Activities are regularly hosted, although most events are exclusive to residential students.

References

  1. ↑ "Public School Districts - District Detail for Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering". nces.ed.gov.
  2. ↑ Miller, Kellie (August 19, 2022). "ASCTE students return to new, modern campus in Cummings Research Park". Waff.com. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "About ASCTE". Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Academics / 4 Year Plan for Freshmen". Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Application Requirements". Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  6. 1 2 "CACI Establishes Partnership in Support of Future Generations of STEM Innovators in Huntsville". Business Wire. August 16, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  7. 1 2 "Raytheon Technologies invests in new transformational STEM high school". Raytheon Technologies. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Residential Life/Boarding". Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2023-2024 Student Handbook by Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering - Issuu". Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering. September 20, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Issuu.
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