The academies under Mr. Wims are the Graphic Design Academy, the Audio and Video Production Academy, the Hospitality and Tourism Academy, and the Finance Academy.

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Expectations & Support

Academy Expectations

At graduation, we like to celebrate our students who meet or exceed academy expectations and requirements with an assortment of honorary regalia. Additionally, for underclassmen, there are yearly benchmarks for students to meet and will recognize students who fulfill or exceed these expectations at the end of each year. For students who are returning to the academy, the points system that was in place last year has been replaced. Please review the respective expectations documents that are attached. Our Academy Director will be visiting classes throughout October to explain this process further. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!

Student Supports

For each academy there is a very strong student leadership team who head up different projects and initiatives. One is organizing a mentoring program. Our upperclassmen will be matched with interested underclassmen to serve as a resource for our first and second course students who are navigating both Jackson-Reed and their respective academy.

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Upcoming Events

April 6, 2025

April 8th : UMD Engineering Professor Guest Speaker-Lunch n’ Learn, College and Career Center April 8th Oyster Middle Fair April 9: STEM Temple University + Reading Market +Franklin Institute April 10th and April 11th: Deal Middle School Presentation and Fair April 11th: STEM Academy Leadership Positions Application Launched April 21th: STEM Academy Leadership Info Session during…

STEM For Her Guest Speaker Series

April 6, 2025

In the first group of sessions students will be learning to build and code spheros!  Please bear in mind that you need 4 work-based learning events each year–these sessions count toward that expectation!  This opportunity is open to all students. If you are interested, please fill out the following: -This form will add you to…

UDC STEAAM Summer Camp

April 6, 2025

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-steaam-camp-info-session-tickets-1279928172619?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Join us for our one-hour virtual open house to learn about the UDC-CAUSES’ Data STEAAM 6-week summer camp. Through this FREE program, high schoolers will explore innovative, creative, and hands-on learning opportunities. Students will participate in transformative activities and off-campus field trips to explore STEAAM careers and research with like-minded peers. The Science, Technology,…

Pepco Summer Internship

April 6, 2025

New! Pepco Summer Internship: Pepco is once again accepting applications for our Summer STEM Academy! This week-long academy, hosted annually at the University of Maryland, is an incredible opportunity for young men and women currently in the 10th and 11th grades. Best of all, it is completely free! Participants in the academy will have the…

Exelon Foundation STEM Academy

April 6, 2025

Exelon Foundation STEM Academy for 10th and 11th Grade STEM GIrls Come participate in a free program designed for young women interested in energy & sustainability! Ready to dive into an exciting field and make a difference in the world? Join us for the Exelon Foundation STEM Academy, a free, week-long, residential leadership program at the…

New! Marymount AI Internship + Dual Enrollment for current sophomores and juniors!

March 31, 2025

2025 Summer AI Dual Enrollment Internship Program Flyer 2.pdf    AI Dual Enrollment opportunity with students.  As a reminder this is a paid internship. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an information session with your students feel free to schedule a time using this link: https://calendly.com/makeeya-hazelton.

Summer 2025 AI and Scientific Inquiry Research Initiative

March 31, 2025

Inspirit AI is a 25-hour project-based AI program run by Stanford graduates that introduces middle and high school students to fundamental AI, ChatGPT, and Natural Language Processing concepts to build socially impactful projects. Priority applications are due soon.

IMPORTANT: Student Volunteer Opportunity AND Required Survey

March 24, 2025

Academy initiative opportunity: Volunteering at our Recruitment Events at either Oyster Middle School or Deal Middle School https://forms.office.com/r/mBrkxGfsj8 Mandatory NAF Student Survey: Each year NAF puts out a survey to gather candid student feedback on their STEM Academy experience. We would like 100% participation from every student current in an academy course to complete it! Students…

Free Summer STEAAM Camp!

March 23, 2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-steaam-camp-info-session-tickets-1279928172619?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Join us for our one-hour virtual open house to learn about the UDC-CAUSES’ Data STEAAM 6-week summer camp. Through this FREE program, high schoolers will explore innovative, creative, and hands-on learning opportunities. Students will participate in transformative activities and off-campus field trips to explore STEAAM careers and research with like-minded peers. The Science, Technology,…

More Summer Oppurtunities!

March 23, 2025

 Marymount AI Internship + Dual Enrollment for current sophomores and juniors! 2025 Summer AI Dual Enrollment Internship Program Flyer 2.pdf    AI Dual Enrollment opportunity with students.  As a reminder this is a paid internship. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an information session with your students feel free to schedule a…

DC TAG Application Open!

March 16, 2025

Has your graduating senior completed their FAFSA and is planning to go to a DCTAG eligible college? The 2025-26 DCTAG Application will remain open through Friday, August 15, 2025, at 3 p.m. To be eligible for DCTAG funding, an applicant must have established domicile in the District of Columbia for at least 12 months preceding the commencement of…

Summer Oppurtunities

March 16, 2025

New! Marymount AI Internship + Dual Enrollment for current sophomores and juniors! 2025 Summer AI Dual Enrollment Internship Program Flyer 2.pdf    AI Dual Enrollment opportunity with students.  As a reminder this is a paid internship. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an information session with your students feel free to schedule…

Attention All Second-year Students!

March 16, 2025

Attention to all IT Academy Student currently taking Computer Science Principles As we look ahead to next school year, you have options for your third-level course in the IT Academy pathway. Please review the link to see your options and make your choice so we can plan ahead for sections for next year. Please come…

SY 25-26 Academy Scheduling and Academy Graduation One-on-ones

March 16, 2025

Student will receive individual Remind texts from Ms. McClure over the course of this week confirming next year’s academy courses. (For IT and Engineering 2nd year students who already made their choices using the links below, you are good to go for academy scheduling next year. For current juniors and couple of seniors who have not met…

IT and Engineering Lunch n’ Learn Series with STEM for Her (for all students)

March 16, 2025

In the first group of sessions students will be learning to build and code spheros!  Please bear in mind that you need 4 work-based learning events each year–these sessions count toward that expectation!  This opportunity is open to all students. If you are interested, please fill out the following: -This form will add you to…

Note about Remind

March 16, 2025

Currently Ms. McClure’s Remind announcements are not working until the school’s Remind contract is renewed. She can still text you and you can text her, but please pay attention to your emails and teacher announcements over the next couple of weeks for reminders about opportunities. Actualmente, los anuncios de Remind de la Sra. McClure no…

Upcoming Events

March 2, 2025

March 3rd: Biomed Lunch n’ learn-speech pathologist and bioethics (College and Career Center) March 4th: Engineering Fieldtrip to Pepco Edison building March 5,7,10: Mock Interviews March 11-12: HOSA competition March 17th: Catholic University Tour-engineering March 18: Biomed Dept of Forensics Tour March 19th: UMD School of engineering tour March 21st: STEM for Her Lunch n’ Learn…

College To Do

March 2, 2025

DCTAG Application Now Open! Has your graduating senior completed their FAFSA and is planning to go to a DCTAG eligible college? The 2025-26 DCTAG Application will remain open through Friday, August 15, 2025, at 3 p.m. To be eligible for DCTAG funding, an applicant must have established domicile in the District of Columbia for at least 12 months…

Summer Opportunities

March 2, 2025

GenesysWorks Internship Opportunity for Current IT and Engineering Juniors Below is a personal invitation to apply to Genesys Works and get the application sent to them; the generic application link, if students want to spend 15 minutes to complete the application right away; and the link to attend one of our general virtual info sessions…

Course Selection for Sophmores

March 2, 2025

Attention to all IT Academy Student currently taking Computer Science Principles As we look ahead to next school year, you have options for your third-level course in the IT Academy pathway. Please review the link to see your options and make your choice so we can plan ahead for sections for next year. Please come…