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Preview Weekend
We're pleased to announce that Preview Days will be held in Fall 2011 and Winter 2012. Middle and high school students and their families are invited to attend Preview Days to tour Schneider Hall, speak with Gatton Academy students, their parents, and staff while experiencing life within the Gatton Academy community.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Information Sessions
To learn more about the Gatton Academy in your local area, check out our list of Community Information Sessions. This fall, we'll conduct several sessions across Kentucky and online through webinars. Information sessions allow prospective students and their families the opportunity to speak with Academy students and staff without traveling to Bowling Green.
Gatton Academy Named Among Nation's Top Five Schools by Newsweek
The Gatton Academy has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the nation’s top five high schools. America’s Best High Schools 2011, released in June, recognized more than 500 schools from across the United States.
Sophomores: Apply to Become a Member of the Class of 2014
We are excited that you have shown an interest in enrolling at the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky. The mission of the Gatton Academy is to offer a residential program for bright, highly motivated Kentucky high school students who have demonstrated interests in pursuing advanced careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Explore the World and Expand Your Horizons through Academy Study Abroad Programs
Italy, Costa Rica, and England are the destinations for this year’s Gatton Academy international experiences. These experiences mark the fifth consecutive international travel/study series facilitated by the Gatton Academy.
Golden Opportunities in Research
Two Gatton Academy students have been recognized by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. Since 2007, more students from WKU have been recognized by the Goldwater program than from any other college or university in Kentucky.
College Academics. High School Experiences.
From clubs and activities to dances and graduation, just because you start college early doesn't mean that you'll miss out on some of the best high school experiences possible. Learn more in our student FAQ.
Five Gatton Academy Seniors Recognized as Semifinalists in 2011 Siemens Competition
Five second-year students at WKU’s Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized by the Siemens Foundation as national semifinalists in the 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology.
Atypical High School
We're not typical high school students. Our junior and senior years are spent at Western Kentucky University taking college classes in math, science, and lots of other subjects. While many students are looking for their locker combination, we're searching for alternative fuels and a cure for cancer. We don't have an 8 a.m. bell or homeroom, but we'll finish high school with over 60 hours of college credit. Our home on campus is Schneider Hall, an awesome place to live and learn with friends. Best of all, as a student at the Gatton Academy, tuition, housing, and meals come at no cost to us or our families.
A typical high? No. Atypical? Definitely.
The Latest News from The Gatton Academy
Makes Plans to Attend Our January 2012 Preview Weekend
The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky will host a Preview Weekend at Western Kentucky University on Saturday, January 28, 2012, for prospective students, their parents and educators.
Five Gatton Academy Seniors Recognized as Semifinalists in the 2011 Siemens Competition
Five second-year students at WKU's Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized by the Siemens Foundation as national semifinalists in the 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. Keaton Smith, a senior from Alexandria, was recognized in the individual competition. Andrea Eastes, a senior from Mayfield, and Lydia Brothers, a senior from Madisonville, along with Lori Lovell, a senior from Florence, and Samantha Hawtrey, a senior from Union, were honored in the team category.
Gatton Academy Among 21 Kentucky High Schools Selected for "Poetry Out Loud"
The Kentucky Arts Council has selected 21 high schools to participate in the state competition for the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. This is the seventh year of the program, which encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation.
What is Life Like as an Academy Student?
There's nothing quite like experiencing the unique environment of the Gatton Academy first hand. For that, we host several Preview Weekends throughout the fall and winter. As you begin to explore the Academy as an educational opportunity, why not check out our admissions video? Gatton Academy students and staff members share their experiences with the program as we outline academics, student life, research, and admissions.
Contact The Gatton Academy
The Gatton Academy
1906 College Heights Blvd. #71031
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1031
Phone: 270.745.6565
Fax: 270.745.2987
Email: academy@wku.edu
Gatton Academy Staff Contact Information
Visit The Gatton Academy
The Gatton Academy welcomes prospective students, parents, and educators to explore the infinite possibilities our living/learning environment affords outstanding high school students. You are welcome to arrange a campus visit by telephoning our office at 270.745.6565.
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