Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) -
Overview
The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Regional Center at Northwest
Technology Center Fairvivew Campus provides advanced educational opportunities and challenges
for high school juniors and seniors who are gifted in the areas of science
and math. The school is a branch of the prestigious Oklahoma School of
Science and Mathematics.
The curriculum is designed to provide an accelerated program that will
compliment students' high school course work in science and math.
Admission to the OSSM Regional Center is a highly competitive process
initiated by written application. In addition to the student's high interest
in science and mathematics, the admission committee will examine multiple
criteria including standardized test scores, previous grades and course
work, academic recommendations, scientific interest and aptitude,
self-discipline, personal maturity, motivation and overall potential as an
OSSM-Northwest Tech student.
There is no tuition for students to attend OSSM-Northwest Tech. Textbooks
are supplied by OSSM. Students are only responsible for costs associated
with school supplies and incidental expenses related to their course work.
Admissions
Up to 20 students are selected each year from surrounding area high schools
to participate in the program. A Students interested in applying for
admission should obtain an application from their high school counselor,
Northwest Technology Center or download application packet from our website.
Students must complete Algebra II prior to attending the OSSM regional
center. The completion of Trigonometry is helpful but not required for the OSSM
program.
Application Packets may be downloaded, completed, and then returned to the Fairview OSSM Site. During the academic school year return completed application to your high school counselor.
Fairview Admission Packet - MS Word Version - PDF Version
Instructors
The Fairview site has two instructors. John Sellars serves as the Physics instructor. Mr. Sellars can be contacted by email at jsellars@nwtech.edu or john.sellars@ossm.edu and by phone by calling 580.227.3708. Elaine Hutchison serves as the Calculus instructor. Ms. Hutchison can be contacted by email at ehutchison@nwtech.edu or elaine.hutchison@ossm.edu or by phone by calling 580.227.3708.
Links
More information on the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) is available at www.OSSM.edu.
Updated on 7/2/12