Tyce applied to two magnet schools for next year, The Academy of Science and Mathematics at Hyde Park, and The Academy of Math, Science and Technology at Jim Bridger Middle School (aka "Hyde Park" and "Bridger"). Eligibility for a magnet school depends on grades and standardized test scores. Once there's a pool of eligible applicants a lottery is held to fill the positions. Last year there were about 800 qualified applicants for 200 spots--at each school. So we knew it would be a long shot for either one (and we didn't even know if he counted as a "qualified applicant"). Tyce really, really wanted to go to Hyde Park but is on the waiting list. However, he did make it into Bridger! Check out the web site. All 6th graders take 7-week courses in the following: Introduction to Aviation and Aerospace; Intro. to Biomedicine; Robotics; and Engineering. They still have the arts and sports, too. (This school has two musical options: Band or Mariachi., where you can learn violin or guitar! Perhaps Tyce will have a career as a crooner at a Mexican restaurant. Right after he makes his first flight into space).Anyway, Bridger is in North Las Vegas in a really rough part of town. There aren't as many options as there are at Hyde Park but it's still a good school--especially the aviation and robotics. There's a bus he can take but Bryce will likely take him on his way to work (it's about 15 min. out of his way). Of course, Tyce can still decide to go to the local junior high (Brown) if he wants or wait to get a letter from Hyde Park. But he has to declare his intent to register next week so there's not much time to agonize about it.
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We'll keep you updated.
2 comments:
oh my goodness--that's awesome!!! good for him! it looks like an awesome and fitting opportunity for him. we'll be anxious to hear if he lands there.
Congratulations to Tyce. He must be one smart kid! It's obvious that he's way cute, so sheesh, he's got it all! Good luck with everything.
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