"Cool to Be Smart"

The president of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Freeman Hrabowski, was profiled on CBS’s 60 Minutes last night in a segment that focused on the great work he’s done in the areas of science and math at his university.

Check out the video here

Green Video Contest from STAPLES for H.S. Students!

Show us how you can

Green Your City! Video Contest Link

What's an idea using Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that can help green your city?

No matter where you live, there are ways your city or town can “go greener” through the innovative use of your Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills.

Planet Connect and Staples want HS students to demonstrate in a 30 second – 120 second video how one or more of the elements of STEM can help green your city or town. What have you learned in the classroom about how science, technology, engineering, or math could be used to help make your town or city greener, more sustainable and a model for 21st century living?

Planet Connect has partnered with Staples to host the third Get Green Video Contest, a national contest designed for high school students, aged 14 to 19, to display their creativity and environmental/STEM knowledge while helping to inspire the public and their peers. Prizes include cash, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, a Netbook, and an HD camcorder! This year’s Get Green Video Contest winners will also have the opportunity for their videos to be broadcast on national television, through the Eco Company TV show! The deadline to enter is 3 PM EST on December 8, 2011.

Click this link for more details!

Opportunities for Students who Choose Math & Science!

With Black unemployment reaching historic levels, banks laying off tens of thousands and law school graduates waiting tables, why aren’t more African-Americans looking toward science, technology, engineering and math – the still-hiring careers known as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math).

Read Full Article http://newsone.com/the-education-zone/associatedpress4/stem-african-americans-declining-math-science/

Legendary Black Scientist Honored At John Hopkins University

Last weekend at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors, and other intellectuals came to honor a living legend in the field of science, Dr. James West.

http://newsone.com/newsone-original/casey-gane-mccalla/legendary-black-scientist-honored-at-john-hopkins-university/

MCSCS Student Homeless Project is a 2012 "STEPPYS" Winner!

Each year One Step Away's editorial board and advisory committee honors those working to bring Philadelphia one step closer to ending homelessness with an award we call "The Steppy."

Read full article online!

Read Facebook "Steppy" page at Home (not authorized via school computers)

Why Internet Essentials? $9./mth Internet Service! If your child receives free school lunches, you may qualify.

Why Internet Essentials?
Internet for only $9/mth!

Listen to Educators and community-based organization members explain the importance of broadband adoption and how Internet Essentials can help open doors for many families, and students share the challenges they face when Internet access is limited.

Internet EssentialsSM
Fast, affordable* home Internet service.

*If your child receives free school lunches, you may qualify.

Fast, affordable home Internet service. If your child receives free school lunches, you may qualify.

MCSCS Annual Parent Conference & Book Fair!

Click Here to Register Online!
http://bit.ly/MCSCSParentConference

Click to Download and Print Out Form!

FREE SAT Workshop 10/22/2011 - Overbrook Park Library in West Philly

FREE SAT Workshop 10/22/2011 - West Philly Library

Please open the attached document. It was scanned and sent to you from the Math, Civics and Sciences Charter School Business Office.

9th, 10th & 11th GRADE STUDENTS & PARENTS - PSAT Testing Tomorrow, Saturday 10/15/2011

PARENTS & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Please be sure to get a good night sleep tonight to be best prepared for the PSAT!

Breakfast 8:30 AM

Exam 9:00 A M - 11:30 AM

* NO Onsite Registration

What is the PSAT?

Does Your Child Need Dental Care?

If Yes, MCSCS has a FREE Dental Program. Read flyer below and be sure for you or your child to pickup complete brochure from school Administration area or Home Room Teacher.