"Luck is a matter of preparation meets opportunity."
- Oprah Winfrey
After - School Opportunities
HOSA
HOSA is an important part of our Healthcare Pathway curriculum. Through its network of state and local chapters, HOSA provides a number of resources for students such as powerful instructional tools, recognition, leadership, networking, scholarships, and connections to the healthcare industry to thousands of members across the United States. Additionally, through the HOSA Competitive Events Program, students are allowed to compete in teams or as individuals in over 55 different events related to all aspects of the health care industry.
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Most HOSA participants are also Healthcare Pathway students. If students are not in that pathway, HOSA recruitment typically happens in early fall and competitions are held in the spring of each school year. If students are interested in participating, they should contact Ms. Yesenia Combs (yxcombs@atlanta.k12.ga.us) or Ms. Shequita Foster (Shequita.Foster@atlanta.k12.ga.us).
Summer Opportunities
SMASH Morehouse + SMASH Spelman
ABOUT:
SMASH Morehouse and SMASH Spelman are FREE 3-year, STEM focused college prep programs held on the campuses of Morehouse and Spelman Colleges. From computer science to gaining real-world tech work experience and using tech to solve real problems in our communities, SMASH Academy gives scholars the tools to be competitive and succeed in tech and beyond! SMASH prepares students for college and careers in STEM by:
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Hosting students to live and study at a university campus for 3 summers at no cost to students.
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Exposing students to the many careers in STEM and computer science that they can pursue and ways they can use STEM and technology to advance their communities.
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Expanding students’ peer and adult networks by immersing them in weekly networking nights, speaker series, field trips and a tight-knit community of peers.
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Supporting students through high school, college applications, college and career preparation.
DATES:
SMASH Academy runs from July 9th-29th with the first two weeks residentially and third week virtually.
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REQUIREMENTS:
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Student must currently be in the 9th grade.
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High-achieving (minimum 3.0 GPA, with an interest in math and science)
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Low-income (preferably eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch)
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Underrepresented student of color in STEM
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Please note that all students and staff participating in person must be fully vaccinated*. SMASH will follow all guidelines and requirements set by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as well as local state and county guidelines.Vaccine exemptions will be considered based on medical exemptions, disability accommodation, or religious objection on a case by case basis. If a quarantine mandate is enforced by local government or university partners, SMASH Academy programming will be held virtually.
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Psssst!
Applications are OPEN!
DEADLINE: TBD
Students: If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the interest link below. Based on the submissions, you will be invited to an information session in the near future. A workshop will then be held to assist you on your application over the course of the next week. Be prepared to complete the application in one sitting. You do not need to do this to apply - this is only to provide support. If you would like to apply on your own, please click on the SMASH Program link below.
Year-Round Opportunities
Project ENGAGES
Project ENGAGES is a great program for rising juniors who are interested in math and science! Project ENGAGES is designed to engage under-representative minority high school students through programmatic classroom activities and a paid year-long research project at Georgia Tech. Students who are selected are expected to spend a minimum of 35 hours/week in their Georgia Tech research laboratory and participating in enrichment programs during the summer and 15 hours/week in their Georgia Tech research laboratory during the school year.
The program is intended for those with an interest in science, biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, physics and other areas of engineering, e.g. environmental engineering, materials, and robotics. It is offered with the hope that participants, through their research and interactions with the variety of activities, will learn about career path possibilities that are obtainable and that the experience will help them set and achieve their goals. Note: All Project ENGAGES students have placed in the district Science and Engineering Fair and many have been to the State and International Science and Engineering Fairs.
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The program is open to students who a) are rising juniors who will be age 16 by June 1, 2022 or b) applied last year but were not eligible due to age.
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All applicants must attend either Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy (CSKYWLA), B.E.S.T Academy, Benjamin E. Mays High School, Charles R. Drew Charter School, South Atlanta High School, Booker T. Washington High School, or D.M. Therrell High School and
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Students must have an overall GPA average of 83 (3.0) or above and must complete science courses with a GPA of 83 (3.0) or above.
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If selected for the program, students will leave school midday and travel to Georgia Tech where they will engage in the program for the remainder of the day. Students will also be expected to attend the program during the summer.
Psssst!
Applications are OPEN!
DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Students: If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the interest link below. Based on the submissions, you will be invited to an information session in the near future. A workshop will then be held to assist you on your application over the course of the next week. Be prepared to complete the application in one sitting. You do not need to do this to apply - this is only to provide support. If you would like to apply on your own, please click on the SMASH Program link below.
Contests + Competitions
Science Fair
Students participate in the Science Fair each year either through a course or through independent study. Each year since the start of our STEM initiative we have had participants in the school Science Fair however in the last three years we have had participants who placed at the district level and a few that have been selected for state and International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) participation.
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The school level Science Fair is held each December and therefore the opportunity for this year has passed. If you are interested in participating during the 2022-23 school year, please notify your Science teacher or Ms. Andrea P. Miller at apmiller@atlanta.k12.ga.us. Interested 10th graders should heavily consider applying to Project ENGAGES.
Technology Fair
Students at South Atlanta High School have the opportunity to enter the Atlanta Public Schools district Technology Fair. First place winners are invited to compete in the Georgia Educational Student Technology Competition (GASTC). The GASTC is the highest level of student technology competition in Georgia with over 750 projects, representing the work of 1000+ students, judged at the competition each March.
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Technology Fair entries are submitted in early January and therefore the opportunity for this year has passed. If you are interested in participating during the 2023-24 school year, please contact Ms. Waters-Winston at Andrea.Waterswins@atlanta.k12,ga.us.
STEM Up Youth Maker Challenge
This competition is open to middle and high school-aged students who are part of STEM programs or initiatives in the United Way of Greater Atlanta's 13 county footprint. Up to three finalists are selected each year to receive a monetary award up to $2,500.00 to support the implementation of their innovative idea. This live competition modeled after the television show “Shark Tank” is an opportunity for young people in our region to use their ideas, voice, and leadership to improve our communities.
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DEADLINE: February 22nd, 2023
Certain business students and FBLA members will be participating in this opportunity however, if you are interested in participating, please contact Ms. Andrea P. Miller at apmiller@atlanta.k12.ga.us, in the 3rd floor main office or through the interest link below.
Psssst!
Applications are OPEN!
