Springfield Public School Selection
All DHS Students have the opportunity to earn up to
60 transferrable college credits for FREE
Why Discovery Polytech Early College High School
Discovery Polytech is in it’s 4th year. We moved to our new penthouse location with 360-degree views of Springfield, in a space designed to simulate a tech company work environment for students. While at Discovery Polytech, with robust supports, all students earn up to 60 college credits and industry certifications toward high wage, high demand tech fields all for free. These include Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Interactive Medias and Animation Technologies and more!
How To Enroll
Springfield School Selection
Entrance into Discovery Polytech is available to all Springfield students. Simply choose Discovery Polytech as your first choice on the Springfield high school balloting process which is open from January 13 through February 13th. A video with balloting directions is linked here. You must have your students’ school ID number, birth date and a parent’s working email to complete the ballot. Ballots can be submitted here.
Our Approach
We believe that learning should be engaging, interactive, and fun. That’s why we have developed a unique approach to education that combines traditional teaching methods with cutting-edge technology. Our courses are designed to be interactive, hands-on, and tailored to the needs of each individual student. Giving them to tools, support and resources they need to succeed in adulthood. Fill your SAS Ballot with Discovery Polytech as your top choice and jumpstart your child’s educational future.
Our Mission
Our mission at Discovery Polytech Early College High School is to provide equitable opportunities for our students to be the Springfield STEAM industry changemakers of tomorrow. At Discovery Polytech Early College High School, we foster our students’ ingenuity and innovation by allowing scholars to design and execute individualized goals at a self-directed pace. We aspire for our graduates to be skilled visionaries in their respective STEAM fields.
Our Vision
Through personalized instruction and real-world experience, Discovery Polytech Early College High School will steward interest in engineering, advanced manufacturing, computer science, programming, IT, arts, and math-related industries) – all to build viable future career pathways. Students will master the knowledge and skills needed for high-demand careers through an engaging, rigorous, and hands-on academic environment.
Our Team
Our team of experienced educators is passionate about helping students succeed. We have a diverse group of teachers, administrators, and support staff who are committed to providing our students with the best possible education. All of our educators are dedicated to help students tackle personalized goals with applied learning, give personalized tiered supports, and deliver the highest expectations for college and career.