School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt
The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV) is a free, integrative four‐year program that pairs a select 26 students per grade with Vanderbilt Ph.D. instructors throughout the academic year and summer. This partnership is one of the most prestigious high school programs in the city, and we are very proud of what our students have accomplished through it.
The application is open to eighth grade students who will attend a Metro Schools High School.
AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination
The AVID program is available in several elementary, middle and high schools. The focus is on subgroups of students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. AVID educators are specially trained in practices that are proven to deliver results from students.
Tennessee Academic Decathlon
The Tennessee Academic Decathlon, established in 1986, is the preliminary qualifying event for the United States Academic Decathlon. During the Decathlon, students work to sharpen their study skills and explore the subjects of music, art, science, literature, social science, math, and economics.
Students interested in competing in the Academic Decathlon must form a team of 9, and compete in 10 academic events. Each team will consist of 3 Honor Students (3.750-4.00 GPA), 3 Scholastic Students (3.00-3.74 GPA), and 3 Varsity Students (0.00-2.99 GPA). The competition concludes in February, so the winner may advance to the next round.
GEAR UP
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for
Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded college and career-readiness
program serving the graduating classes of 2024 and 2025 at the following seven
MNPS high schools:
- Antioch High School
- Cane Ridge High School
- Glencliff High School
- John Overton High School
- Maplewood High School
- Pearl-Cohn High School
- Stratford STEM Magnet School