Science Focus Program

A science-based education program where a unique community of learners is transformed through critical thinking and interaction with the world.

Welcome Applicants!

Our Application Process

Applications are holistically evaluated using five primary sources of information:

Attendance
Current grades
Transcripts of previous school attendance, courses completed, and grade performance over time with a priority on math and reading skills
Teacher / Counselor recommendations
Student Essay: Why does the student want to be a part of the program
What particular skills/knowledge he/she will bring to the program?

Program Requirements

The program follows an A/B block schedule and has the additional classroom responsibilities of a Research Project. Students may acquire credit at an accelerated rate at SFP because students can take 8-9 classes per semester:

2 classes at his/her home high school or 1 block at LSW
5-6 classes at SFP with an optional study block class
1 Research class

Application Requirements

Before you apply online please have the following information ready:

Your Contact Information

Your student ID number, email address, & current school

Two references

Reference names, email addresses, and phone numbers

Your Parent Information

Name, home address, phone, email address

An Essay

Tell us about yourself (250 word limit)
Describe an experience in science or nature that you found so engaging that it made you lose track of time? What did you learn? (500 word limit)

Complete Your Application!

If you experience any technical problems or difficulties while filling out this application, please contact Amy Proffitt at (402) 436-1780.

Questions About Your Application?

Contact Amy Proffitt at aproffi@lps.org or 402-436-1780

Three options for submitting your essay

1. Upload

Upload within the online application (preferred method):

In order to upload your essay directly to the application, you must have a Google Account. If you do not have a gmail account and wish to do so, please click here.

2. Email

Email your essay to aproffi@lps.org

3. Mail

Mail your typed essay to:

LPS-Science Focus Program
Amy Proffitt
1222 S. 27th St.
Lincoln, NE 68502

Our Address

Our Hours

Director

James Blake
jblake@lps.org
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Focus Programs

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