The New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School provides a rigorous education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to traditionally under-served high school students in Orleans Parish. It is among the very few open-admissions science and math high schools in the country. No test scores or prior GPA are required. We actively recruit students whom selective schools might turn away, and we commit to improving their achievement. The goal is to prepare students for college and career success by imparting the skills of disciplined thinking, the spirit of inquiry, the persistence of intellectual curiosity, and the habits of organization, hard work and personal responsibility. Extensive electives, including seven Advanced Placement courses, promote in-depth study in biology, calculus, chemistry, English, US history, and probability and statistics. After-school programs range from robotics to basketball, from drama to martial arts. Sci High students are also the key to the growth of the New Orleans economy through the next generations. They can compete globally, but they are likely to conduct their professional lives locally—going to our universities and building their careers as part of the educated work force that will drive our city's future. Sci High Pillars: ACHIEVEMENT: Show consistent progress through setting and meeting ambitious and measurable goals. Be successful! INTEGRITY: Determine what the “right” thing is and adhere to this self-honesty in every situation. Do the right thing! PERSEVERANCE: Maintain high expectations for your overall success, and show commitment to fulfilling your goals. Never give up! CRITICAL THINKING: Analyze information creatively and generate effective solutions to challenges. Think it out! LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY: Ability to work together, by seeking to empathize with others in order to build a strong community that supports each individual. We are family!