Columbus
Linden-McKinley Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics High School
Often called the “Discovery City”, Columbus is Ohio’s state capital and largest city. The city also has a history of discovery. In 1831, this spirit was fueled with the building of the National Road, connecting Columbus to Baltimore. Likewise, a new attitude of discovery emerged in 1851 with the opening of the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad tying together Ohio’s “3 Cs”.
But perhaps the greatest catalyst driving Columbus’s attitude of discovery occurred in 1870 with the Ohio General Assembly’s establishment of Ohio Agriculture and Mechanical College, or The Ohio State University, now the nation’s largest institution of higher education.
Consistent with this theme of discovery, Columbus is also home to one of Ohio’s first STEM high schools, Metro High School, and is soon to be home to a second.
The Educational Council – in partnership with The Ohio State University, Columbus City Schools, the region’s largest school district, and Battelle, the region’s largest employer of STEM trained personnel – is developing the Linden-McKinley Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics High School (LMSHS). This school will reach out to students in the Linden area – including Linden Elementary, Windsor Alt. Academy Elementary School, South Mifflin Elementary School and Hamilton Alt. Elementary School.
LMSHS will partner with Metro High School to increase STEM-literacy and college readiness for its students.
School Snapshot
What are the objectives of LMSHS?
“To significantly increase college readiness and aspiration, particularly for high risk students in high need areas; strengthen and expand the number of students seeking advanced study in STEM academic fields; and strengthen and expand student interest, motivation, and achievement in career fields that require STEM skills.”
Who can attend LMSHS?
Students in grades 7-12 who are residents of the Linden area will be enrolled first and then the school will fill subsequent positions from the Columbus City School District through a lottery application process.
What makes LMSHS different?
Through the Metro Partnership Group, LMSHS students will benefit from the involvement of higher education and business partners. These partners will help develop projects on virtual game design, biotech, bioengineering, robotics, and science policy. In addition, students will have internship opportunities with bench scientists and field engineers.
What are the schools teaching and learning philosophies?
School programs will be integrated and linked together to reflect scientific and technical knowledge needed by students. Instruction will foster innovation and creativity to create enthusiasm for students in scientific and technical careers. And learning will be project-based and connected to real life situations through higher education and business partners.
When does the recruitment start for both teachers and students?
Student recruitment will begin in the spring of 2009. Teacher recruitment will be set by the Columbus City Schools Board of Education.
When will the school open its doors?
Students in grades 7 and 9 will begin in fall 2009.
