NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Three area high schools recently began a two-year college and career readiness program thanks to a $900,000 grant from the Department of Defense.
The grant and program is part of the national math and science initiative, a nonprofit organization advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
The program will take place in Choctawhatchee, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach high schools. Approximately 182 advanced placement students will take part in the NMSI program.
“I wholeheartedly believe in how the NMSI program can benefit not only our military students, but for all students in our community,” said Marcus Chambers, Okaloosa County School superintendent.
The three high schools will receive:
Content-specific training and mentoring for teachers and a ready to use classroom and lab materials.
Three content specific, expert-led study sessions and a $100 gift card for each math, science or English AP exam they pass.
Help analyzing past AP data to set future AP goals to increase enrollment in AP courses and target specific subgroups.
“Your high schools have stepped up to meet an incredible challenge,” said Ed Veiga, of NMSI. “That’s to make sure our kids are college and career ready in the STEM fields.”
An Eglin Air Force Base representative was on hand for the official announcement.
“It is an awesome reassurance when you know your children are taken care of,” said Lt. Col. Bryan Hogan, 96th Mission Support Group deputy commander. “It lets us focus on our mission here and while deployed.”
For more information, call Elaine LaJeunesse at 883-4319.