The Antioch ESPACE Academy is a local and regional center for standards-based astronomy education at all grade levels.

The Academy provides students with a motivational venue for learning about science through research or outreach oriented projects based on instruction in earth science, astronomy and space science.

 

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Applications should be turned in to House 3.

How to Apply to be in the ESPACE Academy

Prior to Applying:

You should plan to take more math and science than is required to merely graduate. Talk to a teacher in the academy about your course registration plans. Work hard in your math and science courses, and keep your "eye on the prize." Hard work early can pay off with extra opportunities for you later.

For many students, a high school course sign-up plan looks like this:

  1. Sign up for courses your friends take.
  2. During your junior year make sure you have all your requirements for graduation covered. Spend lots of time with freshmen and sophomores.
  3. During your senior year beg to be placed in classes required for college admittance.
  4. Graduate, get rich, make a profit!

Unfortunately this plan is followed by too many students, which leads to disappointment in college choices and the downgrading of grandiose plans. Students need to plan ahead and think about what they would like to accomplish at graduation. Plans should be realistic and should tell a story about yourself which says you can take a long-term view and finish what you start. We can help during the application process for the academy and beyond.

How to Submit an Application.

1. Download a set of forms from the web site or get blanks from the House 2 office. Be sure to get the checklist of forms to make sure you have them all.

2. Consult with teachers to complete your course plan. You might consult the science department career pathway page and the science department course catalog for more information about science courses. (NOTE: the course plan shows us you are planning ahead. There is no rule that says you cannot change your mind later--but you should consult with us when doing so.)

3. Find two teachers to fill out the recommendation form for you.

4. Complete the student contract and student interest form.

5. Complete the internet permission form and the publishing release form. (links pending)

6. Have your parents complete the parent information form.

7. Put all the forms together in a manila folder. If you wish, you may include a cover letter and samples of your past work.

8. Turn the entire packet into the House 3 office.

If you have questions:

Stop by Room 318 Mondays and Fridays after school, or send email to astronomyteacher "at" mac.com.

 


Jeff Adkins, Director
astronomyteacher@mac.com

Cheryl Domenichelli, Assistant Director
cheryldomenichelli@antioch.k12.ca.us

4700 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531

The ESPACE Academy is sponsored in part by a grant from the California Department of Education's Specialized Secondary Program.