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Information forNew and Prospective Students

5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Norcross, GA 30071

470-323-3600www.pauldukestem.org

We leverage technology …

Our Weekly Schedule

Students are required to attend school Monday-Thursday. Friday is a Digital Learning Day and students have the choice to work on their digital learning at school or at home on Fridays. Students will touch base with all seven classes briefly in the morning and then have the flexibility to choose how they spend their afternoon.

Paul Duke STEM High School is a technology themed high school in the Norcross cluster. While our school is aligned in the areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), our main focus is on the innovative use of instructional technology across all content areas. In

every program we offer, students will gain experience applying their skills to solve real world problems, stretching their minds and creativity to build products and strengthening their

critical thinking skills.

Applied Engineering & Robotics

Communication, Art & Design

Digital & Innovative Technology

Apply engineering concepts to challenges

in robotics, sustainability, medicine, and self-driving vehicles.

Apply design thinking and technology in areas

like graphic design, television and film,

animation, and game design.

Explore applications inareas of artificial

intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and

cybersecurity

Our STEM Programs

We are proud to provide all students a

rigorous and engaging STEM curriculum

infused with technology. In all

programs, we offer:-Collaborative andconnected classes-Active, hands-on

learning-Learning with and

through technology

… to personalize learning!

MondayTuesday

A Day

WednesdayB Day

ThursdayFriday

A/B Day

1st Period

1st Period 2nd Period

1st Period

Digital

Learning Day

Coursework

will rotate

between

Gold and Blue

weeks.*

2nd Period 2nd Period

3rd Period3rd Period 4th Period

3rd Period

4th Period 4th Period

5th Period 5th Period 5th Period 5th Period

6th Period 6th Period

7th Period7th Period 6th Period

7th Period

*Gold Week – Math, World Languages, Health/PE, CTE *Blue Week – Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Fine Arts

We are a small school ….

… filled with BIG ideas!

While Paul Duke STEM High School might be smaller than a traditional school, we are able to provide tremendous options for students looking toward life after high school:

• Dual enrollment• Advanced Placement (AP) courses• Research classes, internships, and

capstone projects• Entrepreneurship and small-

business applications• Industry certifications

AP Courses OfferedAP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I&II/C, AP Statistics,

AP World History, AP Lang/Comp, AP Lit/Comp, AP US History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Amer Gov, AP Calc

AB/BC, AP Comp Sci, AP Comp Sci Principles, AP Seminar, AP Research

AP Capstone DiplomaThe Advanced Research Pathway at Paul Duke STEM High School is a unique opportunity that provides students a very rigorous high school experience. It is intended for

students that are interested in careers in medicine, engineering and/or science research. The pathway

consists of numerous AP courses and culminates in the AP Capstone Experience, which makes it comparable to other

high-level programs.

Our Extracurricular Activities While Paul Duke STEM does not offer competitive sports, you will have plenty of

opportunities to be active through student associations, service organizations, clubs, etc. Here is a list of our current club and activity offerings:

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Student CouncilJazz Band

Dance ClubOrchestra Club

National Honors Society

Mu Alpha Theta

FIRST Robotics Club

Science Fair

Girls Who CodeSTEM Gems

Future Problem Solvers

Relay for LifeNational

English Honors Society

Beta ClubRecycling ClubReaders RallyUnited Way

Mock TrialRock Climbing

ClubRunning Club

DECAYearbookNational

Spanish Honors Society

National French Honors Society

CyberpatriotsDrone Racing

TeamSkills USA

Spanish ClubFrench ClubArt Honors

SocietyArt Club

Technology Student

Association

Commonly Asked Questions

Will the school have an attendance zone? Yes. Students who live in the Norcross cluster attendance zone can choose to attend either Norcross HS or Paul Duke STEM HS. The addition of a second high school within the Norcross Cluster provides much-needed relief to Norcross HS, the district’s largest high school. Paul Duke STEM HS offers a unique “smaller school” experience not available at Norcross HS.

What is the school’s capacity? We anticipate Paul Duke STEM HS growing to its capacity of 1,400 students over the next few years.

If I am interested in enrolling my child at Paul Duke STEM, what are my next steps? Once you have made the decision to enroll your child at Paul Duke STEM, you will need to make a registration appointment with a school counselor to begin the enrollment process. For more information or to make an appointment, please call our main office at 470-323-3600, or visit our “Student Registration” site at https://www.pauldukestem.org/domain/222.

Will transportation be provided to PDS HS? Transportation to Paul Duke STEM HS will be provided to students who live in the Norcross Cluster. Transportation will be provided Monday through Friday.

What are the school hours? Paul Duke STEM High School classes start at 7:00AM and the school day ends at 1:50PM.