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For the second consecutive year, the Gatton
Academy was named one of Newsweeks Public
Elite American high schools.
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The Gatton Academys
mission is to offer aresidential program for
bright, highly motivated
high school juniors and
seniors who have
demonstrated an interest in
pursuing advanced careers
in science, technology,engineering, and
mathematics.
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Goals of the Gatton Academy
To assist districts by providingappropriately challenging
learning opportunities for young
people who are advanced in
STEM disciplines.
To promote economic
development in science and
mathematics across Kentucky.
To serve as a beacon of
excellence for educational
opportunities in STEM subjects.
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The Academy Also Seeks
to provide its students with the companionship ofintellectual peers;
to encourage students to develop the creativity,
curiosity, reasoning ability, and self-discipline that leadto independent thought and action;
to aid students in developing integrity that will
enable them to benefit society; and
to support students in thinking entrepreneurially.
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A strategic partnership with Western Kentucky University
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To date (2008-12), students represent 95
of Kentuckys 120 counties.
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Class of 2012 by the Numbers
275 students began the admissions process, with125 completing the application.
66 students were admitted in Spring 2010. 40
counties are represented among the class.
Class of 2012 members scored an averagecomposite of 29.0 on the ACT.
Class of 2012 members scored an average of 29.5on the math section of the ACT.
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Curriculum
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Curriculum
The core of the Gatton Academy curriculum consistsof 12 courses in mathematics and science.
Gatton Academy students complete a minimum slate
of math courses in Computational Problem Solving,Trigonometry, as well as Calculus I and II.
Student take five courses in Biology, Chemistry,
Computer Science, and Physics in addition to fourother science and math electives.
Students continue to take additional coursework
to meet all pre-college requirements.
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Mathematics (3-4 Classes)
Math 117 Trigonometry (3 Hours)Math 136 Calculus I (4 Hours)
Math 137 Calculus II (4 Hours)
Math 371 Computational Problem Solving (3 Hours)
Coursework in math beyond Calculus II is optional
and is counted toward STEM electives. Students not
in need of lower level math classes may apply
remaining credits toward STEM electives in other
subjects.
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Core Sciences (5 Classes)
Each student will need to complete one course and labfrom each core area and at least one, complete two-
course-and-lab sequence.
Biology 120/121 Biological Concepts: Cells, Metabolism, andGenetics/Lab (4 Hours)
Biology 122/123 Biological Concepts: Evolutions, Diversity,
Ecology/Lab (4 Hours)
Chemistry 120/121 College Chemistry I/Lab (5 Hours)
Chemistry 222/223 College Chemistry II/Lab (5 Hours)
Computer Science 180 Computer Science I/Lab (4 Hours)
Computer Science 241 Computer Science II (3 Hours)
Physics 255/256 University Physics I/Lab (5 Hours)
Physics 265/266 University Physics II/Lab (5 Hours)
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STEM Electives (3-5 Courses)
Students may complete their three required STEMelectives and associated labs in the following areas:
agriculture, architecture, astronomy, biology,
chemistry, computer science, engineering,
geography, geology, health sciences, manufacturing,mathematics, meteorology, and/or physics.
Courses outside of Ogden College of Science and
Engineering may be approved as a STEM elective ona case-by-case basis providing content is sufficiently
linked to core math and/or science principles.
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English & Academy Seminar
English (2 Courses)Students who score a 29 on the English portion of the
ACT or a 670 on the critical reading portion of the SAT
receive three hours of credit for English 100 and begin
with English 200.English 100 Introduction to College Writing (3 Hours)
English 200 Introduction to Literature (3 Hours)
English 300 Writing in the Disciplines (3 Hours)
Seminar (3 Courses)
Academy of Math and Science 175 Seminar 1 (1 Hour)
Academy of Math and Science 175 Seminar 2 (1 Hour)
Academy of Math and Science 175 Seminar 3 (1 Hour)
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Pre-College Requirements
History 119 Western Civilization to 1648 (3 Hours)History 120 Western Civilization Since 1648 (3 Hours)
History 241 United States History Since 1865 (3 Hours)
Political Science 110 American Government (3 Hours)
Physical Education 100 Health and Wellness (3 Hours)Art 100 Art Appreciation (3 Hours)
Music 120 Music Appreciation (3 Hours)
Foreign Languages (Chinese, French, German, Ancient
Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish)
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Gatton Academy Staff
Dr. Julia Roberts, Executive Director
Mr. Tim Gott, Director
Dr. Pokey Bowen, Asst. Director, Counseling Services
Mr. Corey Alderdice, Asst. Director, Admissions and PR
Ms. April Gaskey: Coordinator: Academic Services Mr. Derick Strode, Coordinator: Internships, Research, &
Scholarships
Ms. Beth Hawke, Coordinator: Residence Life
Ms. Keely PPool, Coordinator: Study Skills Ms. Melissa Schultz, Asst. Coordinator: Residence Life
7 Residential Counselors
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Beyond the Classroom
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Student Research
75% of the Gatton Academystudent body will engage in faculty-
sponsored scientific research.
11 Academy students havebeen selected to participate
in the HHMI National Genomics
Research Initiative.
Students have presented research
at state, national, and international
conferences as emerging scholars in
their disciplines.
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International Reach
Winter Term experiences abroad have
focused on Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and
France.
In 2011, 16 Academy students will conduct a
biological field study at Cloudbridge NaturePreserve in Costa Rica. Others will have the
opportunity to study literature at Harlaxton
College in England.
Rebecca Brock was awarded a DAAD RISEscholarship to study in Germany.
4 students and 2 alumni are participants in the
prestigious Chinese Flagship Program at WKU.
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A Unique Community
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Student Life
The Gatton Academy provides a richliving/learning environment designed
specifically for adolescent students.
Extra-curricular activities includemock trial, YMCA, student government,
KYA/KUNA, FBLA, marching band,
HOSA, childrens theater, mens and
womens choir, and more.
Academy students logged over 2000
hours of service learning, an average of
1 full day per student.
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Getting In Now & Later
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Admissions
Applicants must submit the following materials:
A complete transcript of high school coursework;
The student response portion of the Gatton AcademyAdmissions Packet;
An official ACT or SAT score report to WKU;
Four letters of recommendation; and
A personal interview with Gatton Academy staff
members and other Kentucky representatives.
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Class of 2010
The 51 members of the Class of 2010 were offered
$10.3 million in scholarships and accepted over $3.5
million in scholarships.
10 members of the class were selected as National
Merit finalists.
3 out of 5 continued their undergraduate education in
the state of Kentucky.
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Class of 2010 Belmont University
Cornell University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Morehead State University
Mount Holyoke College
Princeton University
Purdue University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Stanford University
Transylvania University
Union University
University of Chicago
University of Delaware University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Washington
Vanderbilt University
Western Kentucky University
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Class of 2010
The members of the Class of 2011 scored well above
state averages on the 2009 ACT for Kentucky Juniors.
Composite Math English Reading Science
GattonAcademy
31.0 31.3 30.8 31.3 30.0
StateAverage
19.4 19.1 18.9 19.7 19.5
ReadinessBenchmark n/a 22 18 21 24
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Download the
Gatton to Go
Mobile App for
iOS and Android
Devices.
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Contact
The Gatton Academy1906 College Heights Blvd. #71031
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1031
Phone: 270.745.6565
Fax: 270.745.2987
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wku.edu/academy
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gattonacademy
Twitter: www.twitter.com/gattonacademy
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