Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill

The Chesterfield County Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill is a magnet school in Midlothian, Virginia. The school, which is on the campus of Clover Hill High School, opened in September 1994 to increase support for students who were being accelerated in math in middle schools across the county.[1] In the early years, it was known as The Renaissance Program because its emphasis was on providing an advanced curriculum in math and science, without compromising coursework across other disciplines.[1] By 1999, the school was widely regarded as a model for how a specialized curriculum program for gifted students can be successfully implemented.[1][2]

The Mathematics & Science High School
at Clover Hill
Clover Hill High School, home to the "MathSci" Center
Address
Map
13301 Kelly Green Lane

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23112
Coordinates37°26′53″N 77°38′23″W / 37.44806°N 77.63972°W / 37.44806; -77.63972
Information
School typeMagnet high school
within
Clover Hill High School
MottoHodie Sequimur Cras Ducemus
(Today we follow, tomorrow we lead.)
Founded1994
School districtChesterfield County
SuperintendentMervin B Daugherty
Grades9-12
Enrollmentapprox. 400
(100 accepted per class)
LanguageEnglish
CampusMidlothian, VA
Color(s)   
Blue, Gold
in addition to Clover Hill colors.
Websitewww.mathsci.info

In 1997, it was the only school in Virginia to have an experiment developed by students to be chosen as part of NASA's Space Experiment Module Program, to be launched into orbit on board the space shuttle Discovery.[3]

The school is a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (NCSSSMST).

References

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  1. ^ a b c VanTasseI-Baska, Joyce; Leonhard, Paul; Glenn, Cathy B.; Poland, Donna; Brown, Elissa; Johnson, Dana (1999). "Curriculum review as a catalyst for gifted education reform at the secondary level". Journal of Secondary Gifted Education. Vol. 10, no. 4. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Noz, Kristen (January 3, 1999). "Clover Hill science, math site shows the way". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Scott, H. B. (March 4, 1997). "NASA giving lift to Clover Hill test". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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