Gifted / Talented Programs

Math/Science Technology Center at P.L. Dunbar High School

Math/Science Technology Center at P.L. Dunbar High School is a program for students identified in the specific academic areas of math and/or science. MSTC offers a rigorous four-year curriculum designed to develop students who are internationally competitive in mathematics and science. Requirements include:

• A 360 hour research project
• At least one MSTC mathematics course each year which must include MSTC Calculus
• Fifteen full-year MSTC courses during high school
• Three years of the same foreign language

Eligibility for the Math/Science Technology Center at P.L. Dunbar requires a minimum of three (3) pieces of supporting documentation including a minimum score of 96th percentile on a nationally normed standardized test of achievement in the math composite, math concepts and problem solving, or science subtest. Additional assessments and performance events are also included in this selection process. A program and district committee reviews all documentation. Placements are then made according to space availability at the school and district rank order.

Events

• Information night: Monday, September 17, 2007 7pm PLD Cafeteria
• Admission Testing: Saturday, November 3, 2007 8-12 noon PLD Cafeteria
  Make-up date November 8, 4:30 - 8:30 pm PLD Room 400.

Contact information

• Bev Smith Email | Phone (859) 381-3558
• School information: Paul L Dunbar High School
• Program information: MSTC

Gifted & Talented Programs

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