Why Choose MIT?

MIT offers a trendsetting academic program, including Advanced Placement courses and dual credit offerings in business, engineering, technology, nanotechnology, mathematics, biology, physics, and English. MIT is a STEM²-focused high school with technology embedded throughout the curriculum and in every classroom and research lab.

The MIT administration believes that college graduation is a leading indicator of future career success. We believe that by providing students with a rigorous curriculum, highly effective instruction, support, and a school culture that values higher education, MIT students will apply, enroll, and have the necessary skills to complete their college education. An MIT education will prepare all students for college graduation and career readiness by implementing and adhering to the following strategy:

• Successful completion of pre-AP courses in preparation for a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, college level
• Advanced Placement courses, or dual enrollment courses, and a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM²)
• Providing a high-tech science lab facility for hands on, inquiry based projects and research
• Employing highly qualified teachers providing direct and effective instruction
• Implementation of online learning with collaborative tools and resources to differentiate and personalize concepts and skills in the course content
• Utilizing data to support students through personal counseling to meet goals for college and career success
• Creating a school culture that provides continuous conversation and experiences related to college as well as visits to colleges and universities

The MIT program of study includes:

• Secondary and postsecondary elements
• Coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant career and technical content
• Opportunity for secondary students to participate in dual or concurrent enrollment courses or other ways to acquire postsecondary credit
• Pathway to an industry recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level or an associate or baccalaureate degree

While at MIT, students learn the skills required for success in today’s demanding world, including critical thinking, complex problem solving, and productive collaboration among peers and professionals in the community and in business settings.

MIT blends an online digital content component with traditional face-to-face classroom instruction. We have configured our instructional approach and learning spaces to maximize the benefits of combining digital content and instructional management software with teacher and student collaboration.

Students gain essential digital literacy skills through utilization of technology in the classroom and in lab settings.

Working in tandem with businesses in our community, we develop partnerships providing co-curricular opportunities for MIT students to enrich and extend learning while practicing teamwork beyond the classroom setting. When students recognize how their learning connects to real-world scenarios, they become increasingly motivated.

MIT aligns its enrichment activities, including clubs and events, with the interests of our students to provide more academic, sporting, and community service opportunities and to expand the options offered by the regular curriculum. We convey information about enrichment activities to students throughout the school year.

Students receive guidance about academic decisions and academic monitoring. We believe that meaningful service helps young people develop positive character traits. Our advisory committee aids students in identifying and undertaking community service opportunities both within and outside the school.

The MIT workshop and seminar program raises awareness of and emphasizes STEM²-related career fields. MIT will expand opportunities through college partnerships, offering technology and engineering internships to create learning experiences and a competitive advantage in preparing for and accessing post-secondary opportunities.

We offer exciting internship opportunities for our students:

• Grand Canyon University
• Arizona State University
• University of Arizona
• Northern Arizona University
• Stanford
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Princeton
• Homeland Security

Our team of educators is eager to share their real-world experience and first-hand knowledge with MIT students. We know the future is in their hands, and we are honored to play a role in shaping it.