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Mathematics & Science

The Chesterfield County Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill was founded in September 1994.  For over 25 years it has served the students of Chesterfield County in developing their critical and analytical thinking skills.  Founded as the Renaissance Program, this program has worked to give students a balanced education through an enriched Liberal Arts curriculum.

What is Math/Sci?

It is a magnet school for high ability learners.  Since 1994 we have provided a curriculum that is challenging, meaningful, and relevant to thousands of successful students.  Our graduates have become leaders in every field including medicine, performance, law, engineering, art, business, and architecture.  We do not only specialize in math and science, we also specialize in Critical Thinking and problem solving. 

We develop skills and tools that are essential to success in any college major and career.  Constructing a deep understanding of English, science, math, and social studies, they discover connections between disciplines and develop a broader appreciation and applicable grasp of the natural world and the human experience.  From here our students confidently achieve their goals.

Contact us

13301 Kelly Green Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
Coordinator: Nathanial Henry
Phone: 804-639-4951
Faculty

Our Mission

To develop within the Math/Sci students a diverse and broad perspective, interdisciplinary Critical Thinking and problem solving skills, collaboration and teamwork skills in solving complex problems for an ever changing global society.

Do you love to learn?

At the Math & Science High School, students are engaged in a world class curriculum for high ability learners. 

Here students learn to think critically and problem solve in a robust liberal arts program.  It possesses relevant and dynamic instruction that you and colleges are looking for. 

Beyond advanced instruction in mathematics and scientific research, whether you love English, math, science, or history, you will find challenging and exciting classes at the Math & Science High School because it is Where STEM meets Critical Thinking...

National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools - NCSSS

We are a member of NCSSS, the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools.   The National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) was established in 1988 to provide a forum for specialized secondary schools focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to exchange information and program ideas.

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Program Tenets

  1. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are crucial in addressing the complete societal and ethical questions of today.

  2. Students learn best in a community where academic disciplines are incorporated to understand how they interact and are intertwined.

  3. Our diverse and inclusive world compels us to understand languages and diverse cultures.

  4. A Liberal Arts education is elementary to understanding and reasoning.

  5. The methods of scientific research provide discipline to our search of knowledge.

  6. Research stems from a combination of fundamental knowledge, individual creativity, and curiosity.

  7. Effective communication and working with others who think differently is essential in developing ideas and direction.

  8. Collaborative learning, athletics, and extracurricular activities develop leadership and interpersonal skills.

  9. Responsibility and integrity are core values of Math/Sci.

  10. Learning is a lifelong journey.

Course Sequencing

At the Math and Science High School our curriculum is constructed to enhanced the skills in self-directed learning, problem solving and critical thinking.  It is designed to immerse the students into the subjects they study through their "core" courses.  The teachers here design their classes with a special goal in mind, getting you to think well within their content area.  Our history teachers want you to think like a historian and our science teachers want you to think like a scientist, so that is the reason why our students conduct three years of research across multiple disciplines to have that real-world applicable experience.

Our curriculum is constantly evolving to reflect best practices in education.  As a program, we are the first school approved to be an AP Capstone Diploma high school in Chesterfield County.  In addition to complementing our course sequencing, the addition of AP Seminar and AP Research will give our students an additional robust experience in cross-curricular research, project management, and an independent study.

Freshman Year

Requirements

  • M/S English 9

  • M/S World History I

  • M/S Biology

  • M/S Integrated PreCalc I or Adv. Integrated PreCalc I

Electives

  • Health/PE 9

  • World Language

  • Elective (can add additional electives if Health/PE taken online)

Sophomore Year

Requirements

  • M/S AP Seminar

  • M/S AP European History

  • M/S Chemistry

  • M/S Integrated PreCalc II or Adv. Integrated PreCalc II

Electives

  • Health/PE 10

  • World Language

  • Elective (2 if World Language requirement met or Health/PE taken online)

Junior Year

Requirements

  • M/S AP Literature

  • M/S AP Physics I

  • US History (AP, DE, Honors)

  • Math (Integrated PreCalc III, AP Calculus (AB or BC)

Research

  • AP Research

  • Historical Research

Electives

  • 2 Electives (student choice)

  • CCPS Tech Center

Senior Year

Requirements

  • M/S AP Government

  • English (AP, DE)

  • Math (AP Calculus (AB or BC), M/S Linear Algebra/Multivariate Calculus, AP Statistics)

  • Science (Biology (AP or DE), AP Chemistry, AP Environmental,

Research

  • Historical Research (for advanced Research seal)

Electives

  • Electives (student choice)

  • CCPS Tech Center

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Exponents

The Exponents is the parent organization for students who attend the Math and Science High School at Clover Hill.  They serve in a supporting role working with the parents, students, and faculty to enhance the educational experience of those within the program.

The Exponents meet on the Third Monday of each month for the 2024-2025 school year.   Meetings are generally held at 6:30pm at Clover Hill High School.  At any time, if you have a question, please feel free to reach out to the Exponents at MathSciExponents@gmail.com.

For questions regarding membership, please contact membership.exponents@gmail.com.

The Exponents hold their meetings on the third Monday of the month.