Pipeline Programs
Special Notification
This special announcement is to advise students, schools, parents and community partners that the Benjamin Carson Science Academy will resume its summer program. The program will offer its 2014 Summer Science Camp during the month of June for rising 4th graders only. The Summer Science Camp will begin the first week of June.
Overview
The Ben Carson Science Academy provides an enrichment program for elementary and middle school students to enhance their knowledge of science, mathematics and health careers.
Students are involved in hands-on interactive activities that are designed to challenge them while making the learning of science and math fun.
The new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum will consist of a course of study of the four individual subjects and the arts to address functional literacy for students, turning STEM into STEAM. Curricular activities and constructs will involve any of the four areas, a STEM-related course, or an interconnected or integrated program of study. The curriculum is aligned with the Georgia Standards for the 3-5 grade levels. The curriculum will also include career awareness, reading, leadership skill development, health/fitness and character education. The curriculum content is aligned with the Georgia Standards for STEM education.
The Academy offers the following opportunities for its participants:
- An overview of African and African-American contributions to medicine, science and mathematics.
- An analysis of cultural and social awareness.
- An opportunity to build self-esteem and academic confidence.
- An opportunity to experience and explore scientific concepts within an environment that is supportive and challenging.
- Entrance into an educational pipeline that extends from primary through post secondary education.
- Saturday Science Academy: A six-week Saturday program during the fall and spring months of the regular school year. Students are invited to participate in hands on science activities that captivate and stimulate their natural curiosity. Students are tested on their aptitude for the science content presented over the course of six weeks and have the option to participate in chess or math instruction in the afternoons. The fall program begins in late September and runs through November. The spring program begins in February and runs through March.
Summer Program
The summer program is a four week program beginning in the first week of June. The program offers STEM project development, exciting classroom activities, laboratory activities, and motivational speakers.
The summer academy is an exciting learning experience for students in a classroom structured environment. Applications for the summer program are available in February.
Student Criteria
Students are recruited to the program when they finish the third grade and continue
through the eighth grade. In order to be considered for the program all students must
complete an application. Students are evaluated on the following criteria: 
- Regular school attendance
- Aptitude and interest in science
- Be a candidate for promotion
- Recommendation of teacher, especially science teacher
- Elementary students are required to have a C+ average
- Middle School students are required to have a B average
- Fall Application Deadline: Applications accepted until September 15th.
- Spring Application Deadline: Applications accepted until December 15th.
- Summer Application Deadline: Applications accepted until March 15th. The fee for Summer 2014 is $600. Fees are due AFTER notice of acceptance.
(NO PERSONAL CHECKS)
Scholarships & Discounts
- Morehouse School of Medicine Employees receive a 20% discount for their children.
- There are no scholarships available at this time; however sponsor letters are available upon request AFTER acceptance.
Hours of Operation
Summer Session: 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Drop-off time: 8:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.
Pick-up time: 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fall & Spring Session: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Drop-off time: 9:10 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
Pick-up time: No later than 12:15 p.m.
Contact Us
Director
Phone: (404) 752-1590
Program Coordinator
Phone: (404) 756-5024
Email: Ben_Carson@msm.edu
Quick Links
NOTE: Please review and print "Ben Carson Academy Application Instructions" before completing the "Ben Carson Academy Application."