Winston Churchill High School Academy
THE SIGNATURE PROGRAM FOR
MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE
The Signature Program for Mathematics, Technology, and Science at Winston Churchill High
School provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue rigorous coursework with an eye on
their future. They will be taking rigorous courses in mathematics, technology and science (MTS).
Additionally, they will take four other MTS courses in their area of interest. The Signature
Program includes opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge through the Summer
Symposium offerings and off-campus speaker events. As they look to their future, they will be
asked to plan out what they might do post-high school. In this planning they will be thinking
of career options which is why the Signature Program purposefully brings in speakers to share
their journey and job activity. Over the course of the four years, they will be exposed to at least 15
different career discussions. They will be able to engage in a school-based activity that will
challenge their learning job related skills. They will also engage in an internship after the Junior
year. Students return from their internships with a higher level of appreciation of a job and
the knowledge that their experience will enhance their college application. This Signature
Program is focused on supporting students in their life goals.
The MTS Signature Program is a four-year program. Applications received in the middle of Grade 9 or later will be reviewed
for the potential of completing the Program requirements. If the student is able to complete the requirements in the remaining
time, the student will be invited into the Program on a probationary basis. If after one semester, there is strong evidence that
the student is committed to meeting the requirements, the Coordinator will enthusiastically change the status.
Students who wish to graduate with MTS Signature Program distinction must fulfill the following program requirements.
SIGNATURE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 
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MCPS graduation requirements
Enrollment in Design Technology Solutions for the MCPS graduation requirement (It is highly
recommended this be taken in Grade 9) (for class of 2019 and on)
Participate in a Summer Symposium class in Mathematics, Technology, or Science
Research on how to pursue a specific career of their choice (for class of 2019 and on)
Attend the Career Speaker Series related to careers and complete summary questions
Complete an independent project anchored to their area of interest in MTS. This involves an online
summer preparatory course during the summer after grade 9.
Participate in a presentation event where they explain their independent project
Participate in an internship related to Mathematics, Technology, or Science
Enter in a contest or competition in Mathematics, Technology, or Science
Maintain a cumulative unweighted 3.75 grade point average in Signature Program courses
Students should indicate their interest in the MTS Signature Program at the time of registration with the counselors. The
application can be found on the Churchill website’s quick link for the Academy Programs. The application link is located on the
directions document.
NOTE: Students who submit applications after the start of their 9th grade year will be accepted on a probationary basis.
Full membership will be determined at the end of the semester after a review of their commitment and performance.
For more information and the application, visit Churchill’s website, www.churchillhs.org, under the “Departments”
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