STEM Magnet Academy

SMA School Picture Day is coming up on August 20th. Students will also receive their school ID immediately after their photo is taken.
Please remember:
> Students must be in full school uniform.
> Consider purchasing a photo package — a portion of the proceeds helps cover the cost of student IDs.
Order forms will be going out today!

First Day Photo Fundraiser! Snap a first day pic with your teacher or grab a fun group shot with friends!
🍎$5 (cash only) — proceeds benefit our Campus Beautification Day this Fall.
📸 Includes a 4x6 print (delivered Thursday) + digital copy emailed to parents.
Digital Copy Request: https://forms.office.com/r/rpcGDN0ZKq

Start the year with a smile & support our school!

SMA Supply Drop-Off for Grades 3–8 is Today Until 4:00 PM! Parents are invited to enter the main building and place their child’s supplies on the table labeled with their grade level. All supplies should be clearly labeled with the student’s first and last name as well as their grade level. Locker rentals will also be available for those who wish to pay today. Please note: This supply drop-off is optional. Students may also bring their supplies during the first week of school.

SMA Virtual Open House
Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/SMAjoinMeeting25
Monday - August 4th
6:30PM

SMA: 7th & 8th Grade Elective Request 2025‑2026
Please complete this form to request your elective for the upcoming school year.
https://tinyurl.com/SMAelectives25

Don’t want to haul all those supplies on the first day of school? Take advantage of our Supply Drop-Off Day on August 7th here at SMA! Parents of students in grades 3–8 can drop off their child’s school supplies anytime between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Attention All Incoming SMA Juniors!

Please take a moment to complete the Junior Scheduling Request Form by clicking the link below:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/JrSMA25

Your input helps us plan your schedule for a successful school year. Don’t wait—submit your form today!

Interested in joining Band? 🎺🥁 Students in grades 7–9 who would like to take Band for the upcoming school year should complete the form below:
https://tinyurl.com/EagleBand25

Students enrolled in Band must rent or purchase an instrument for class.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the music at SMA!

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores: Please complete the attached scheduling form for your pathway classes by using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/EaglePathways25 Juniors: You will schedule your electives on your designated scheduling day - July 23. You may come in anytime between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Several administrators will be on site to assist with scheduling. Seniors: Most senior schedules are already finalized. If any seniors have questions or concerns about their schedule, they are welcome to call the school or stop by on their designated scheduling day - July 24.

Do you know that STEM students can earn Silver or Gold Seals to add to their highschool diploma? Seals are diploma endorsements that recognize the work that students accomplish to learn "employable skills" while making connections across the discipline. Students earning seals and advanced credentials leave highschool with a head start on college and/or career experience! Check out the different Pathway Courses designed so that students earn Advanced Credentials and Diploma Endorsement Seals!

SMA School Uniform Shop https://donssportsman.chipply.com/sma25/

Do you know that your child's ACT score determines TOPS? Do you know which universities will take each level of TOPS? find out more here: https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/tops/ The District will sponsor several ACT prep courses this year. You may want to talk to your child about the importance of that composite score for College and Dual Enrollment. Students must earn a 19 in English and Math to take DE courses in high school. Univerisites will only take TOPS Opportunity, Performance, or Honors- which is a composite of 20 or higher. Be sure to help your child get the score they need for college and TOPS money!

SMA Families: Please note that early dismissal for Tuesday through Thursday will be at 1:00 PM. A different time was previously shared in error - please disregard it.

Both check points have a wait at this time. We are clearing guests a fast as possible. If you do not have a wrist band for every person in the vehicle you will not be able to enter. Please have your bands visible and ready to be seen. Thanks!

The levee road check point has no traffic at this time. La 1 check point has a slight delay. Take Airport road to the levee from La 1 to avoid this delay.

Graduation guests may walk through the metal detectors with one unopened water bottle. Cups, flasks and ice chests, etc.. are not allowed.

SMA’s “5 for 5” kicks off tomorrow—$5 gets you 5 days of dress-down freedom to close out the school year! 👕😎

Good afternoon, Eagle families. Please note that tomorrow’s early dismissal time has been updated to 11:00 AM.

Graduation: There will be two entrance check points to enter STEM for graduation. Gates will open at 4:30. Every person in the vehicle must have a wrist band to enter or the vehicle will be turned around. Graduating seniors must present their school ID to enter. SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Graduation Guest Procedure: STEM gates will open at 4:30 for graduation guests. Guest must park in guest parking lot and walk through ticket bays to enter the field. Clear purses are required and no backpacks are allowed. Everyone person entering must have a wrist band regardless of age. Guests must sit in the stadium bleachers and may not enter the field at any time before, during, or after the ceremony.