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Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (high school)
Open House and Applicant Information
Illuminating powerful ideas, nurturing a compassionate community, and inspiring profound inquiry, the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (�PRISMS�) is hosting an open house on Sunday, December, 8, 2013, from 1 � 4:30 p.m. on its garden campus located at 19 Lambert Dr. in Princeton, NJ. You are invited to discover PRISMS distinguishing differences including its unique STEM high school curriculum, year-long independent research program, computational robotics laboratory and more. In addition to excelling at using inquiry-driven, project-based pedagogy and providing personalized learning opportunities, PRISMS� faculty hold advanced degrees in their subject areas. Moreover, PRISMS provides immersion in international collaboration, as enrollment is equally divided between American and international (primarily Chinese) students.

PRISMS is seeking to attract approximately 50 new American students of demonstrated talent and potential for 2014-2015. Students are enrolled in courses according to their ability and academic experience, regardless of age. Applications may be obtained by contacting, Dr. Glenn W. �Max� McGee, Head of School, at mmcgee@prismsus.org or beginning December 9, 2013 on PRISMS interim website www.prismsus.org.

Though my son is not near high school, my big question for this is how does the school handle advanced material beyond typical HS coursework? For example: How far does the math go? Differential equations? Is there a working university relationship for college credit in high school?

PRISMS works with individual students and will give credit for college courses taken either in person or online. However, the PRISMS math curriculum goes beyond the typical high school curriculum, and includes multivariable calculus, discrete mathematics, polyhedral geometry, linear algebra, and more. btw, there are sophomores who will complete calculus this year, and they will not be in danger of running out of course material. There is also an active math team which placed second in its first competition (Division B PUMAC) this year. The team is coached by one of the math teachers who has coached the Chinese IMO team. Also, fyi, Princeton University allows area students who have topped out of math (or any subject, for that matter) at their schools and who have scored a 5 on the AP to take courses at Princeton. However, I expect scheduling would be difficult.

Thank you, appreciate the response; it's good news to know that there are schools prepared to accomodate prodigious math kids.

And science... Or any subject, for that matter.