Admissions

STEM Academy Information

Application Process - How to Apply

The STEM Academy Application is available on this website or at the AISD Specialized Programs page.

Application window opens November 1, 2021 at noon and closes at 5:00 pm on January 28, 2022.

Online applications must be completed by January 28, 2022. Applicants not currently enrolled in AISD are required to mail an official 7th and fall 8th grade report and a copy of their utility bill to show residency. These documents must be postmarked on or before January 28, 2022 and mailed or delivered to the AISD STEM Academy at the address below.

Required documents must be postmarked on or before January 28, 2022 and mailed or delivered to

AISD STEM Academy, 4501 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington Texas 76016.

For questions, please email Jason Forsythe at jforsyth@aisd.net or Marianne Varner at mvarner@aisd.net or call (682) 867-8600

Steps to Admission to the AISD STEM Academy
STEM Academy Informational Meetings	Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., Martin High School Auditorium (You only need attend one meeting. Attendance is NOT mandatory at either session.)
STEM Academy Application Submissions	Application window opens November 1, 2021 at noon and applications are due by 5:00 pm January 28, 2022
STEM Academy Interview Notifications	February 18, 2022 – all applicants will be notified by email
STEM Academy Interviews	February 28th-March 1st
STEM Academy Admission Notifications	March 7, 2022 at 3 pm - letters will be emailed to all students who completed the STEM Academy interview process
Student Decision Deadline	March 10, 2022

Requirements and Criteria for Admission

Requirements to be eligible to apply to the STEM Academy

Current 8^th grader
Semester average of 80 or better in all 7^th & 8^th grade core classes
Successful completion of Pre-AP Algebra I prior to the start of school

Application

Section A – Transcript (If you are currently an AISD student, the AISD STEM Academy will obtain a copy of your transcript. Students not enrolled in AISD must provide by mail or delivery an official copy of their transcript showing 7^th & 8^th grade.)
Section B – Student Information
Section C – Student Statement
Section D – Parent/Guardian Statement

Teacher and Counselor/Administrator Recommendations

Requests for recommendations will be sent by email by the STEM Academy.

Interview and Assessment

Complete an individual interview with STEM Academy staff
Complete the on-site writing assignment