Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy (or PMSA) is a magnet high school in Forest Park, Illinois, USA. It is the third and newest school in the Proviso Township High Schools District 209. It serves students in many towns in western Cook County including Forest Park, Broadview, Maywood, Melrose Park, Stone Park, Hillside, Bellwood, and Westchester among others. PMSA opened its doors to 126 freshmen in 2005. The current principal is Mrs. Kim Waller-Echols.
The school is located at the corner of Roosevelt Road and First Avenue (which is also Illinois Route 171 at that location).
The academy accepts students through an admissions program including standardized tests, grades, teacher recommendations, and an essay. PMSA's curriculum is informed by that of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. The curriculum focuses on Science, Math, Technology, Arts, and Foreign Languages. PMSA required a double period class called ILASS (Integrated Language Arts And Social Studies), but starting in the 2011-2012 school year PMSA split ILASS into two classes (English and History). They also teach Physics First, which introduces freshmen to physics before studying chemistry and biology.
The school mascot is Monty the Python; school colors are purple and white. As there are no sports facilities at the Academy, students play sports at either Proviso East or Proviso West. PMSA's extra curricular activities include Student Council, Yearbook Club, Theatre, Dance, Anime Club, Newspaper Club, Robotics Club, Book Club, Chorus, Orchestra, and Comedy Improv club.
The campus houses District 209 administration offices which were formerly located at Proviso East High School.
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