SOAR

What is S.O.A.R?

Calling all 10th-12th graders with a passion for discovery and critical thinking!

Fernbank Science Center's Students of Advanced Research (SOAR) program is your gateway to mastering STEM Skills. In one semester, students take two courses: Advanced Placement (AP) Seminar and Microbiology. In AP Seminar, students explore real-world problems, analyze diverse perspectives, and refine their ability to present compelling arguments. The Microbiology course extends learning from biology through hands-on investigations with a focus on research and the environment. Students will study microbial physiology, ecology and genetics while exploring real-world impacts on health, agriculture and biotechnology. Case studies and career connections in science, healthcare, and industry will be emphasized throughout the course.

Transportation is provided, so don’t miss this opportunity to expand your mind and build your future.

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Be a part of an extraordinary STEM experience!

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More Details

  • Grades 10th-12th
  • Capacity: 15-17 Students 
  • FREE for DCSD students!
  • Pre-requisite: High School Biology
  • Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • DCSD Transportation Provided

Each DCSD High School has a dedicated semester.

  • FALL SEMESTER SCHOOLS
  • Cedar Grove High School
  • Clarkston High School
  • Columbia High School
  • Dunwoody High School
  • Lakeside High School
  • Lithonia High School
  • Stephenson High School
  • Stone Mountain High School
  • Towers High School
  • DeKalb Early College Academy
  • SPRING SEMESTER SCHOOLS
  • Arabia Mountain High School
  • Chamblee High School
  • Cross Keys High School
  • Druid Hills High School
  • Martin Luther King Jr. High School
  • Miller Grove High School
  • Redan High School
  • Southwest DeKalb High School
  • Tapestry High School
  • Tucker High School

Transportation will be provided for all DCSD schools except Tapestry. Students will be picked up at a stop in their neighborhood and will either be transported directly to FSC or to a shuttle that will bring them to FSC. A bus will also return students to school at 11:00 AM.

Questions?
Contact Vashonda Davis (vashonda_davis@dekalbschoolsga.org)

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