01/14/13Northgate Among Georgia Schools Eligible for STEM AP Course Funding
Newnan Times-Herald (GA) (01/10/2013)The College Board has selected 31 Georgia high schools, including Northgate High School, to apply for funding through the new AP STEM Access program to increase the number of minority and female students who participate in Advanced Placement Program courses in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines. The schools were selected because they historically have had a population of underrepresented students who are academically prepared for the AP STEM course, and the course was not offered at the schools. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Barge says, "I couldn't be more thrilled to see this many Georgia high schools selected to expand access to Advanced Placement courses. Advanced Placement courses offer the rigor and relevance we need to ensure students are ready for whatever they choose to do after high school. Having more access for our students to take courses in the STEM fields will help us meet students' needs and the expectations of colleges and employers. I encourage all of these schools to apply so more students have this access."
