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Metro

Overview

Metro Early College High School is a public, diverse, non-selective high school that was co-founded by The Ohio State University and Battelle. Metro is known as a place of having a sense of productive academic activity, promoting appreciation for visual arts, and trusting the students. In addition, one of Metro's objectives is to prepare students to be successful in college courses in areas such as: problem solving skills, science literacy, and other STEM fields by providing interdisciplinary approaches. The mission and vision of the school are grounded in the Metro Habits of Heart and Mind that elaborates high expectations for students and desired outcomes: 

  • Effective Communication
  • Inquiry Learning
  • Active and Responsible Decision Making
  • Effective Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Engaged Learning

COF Metro Outreach

COF scholars collaborate with high school teachers during class time. In addition, COF scholars work with high school students in their STEM fields subjects such as: 

  • Mathematics
    • Algebra I
    • Algebra II
    • Geometry
    • Trigonometry
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Calculus
    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Statistics

 

  • Life Sciences
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Environmental Justice
    • Physics
    • Human Body Systems

One of the best experiences COF scholars have at Metro is the fact they possess the ability to encourage and influence high school students to pursue STEM degrees at Ohio State.