• Welcome to NORSTAR!

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    Nor    folk Science, Technology and Advanced Research, or NORSTAR is a STEM-infused program which develops student leadership in STEM innovation and creative problem-solving by providing laboratory and real world experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math. NORSTAR seeks motivated, gifted/high-performing students with the ability to demonstrate original, creative problem-solving abilities.

    Learn more about NORSTAR! Download our Program Overview

    Or check out our printable NORSTAR Brochure

    NORSTAR welcomes all qualified students to become part of this rich and dynamic environment!

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    Application Information:

    Candidates for the NORSTAR program should be in grade 8 or 9 during the current school year. Applicants should be in very good academic standing (>3.0 GPA), and should show both high interest and high aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math.

    To apply for the NORSTAR program, students submit a fully completed application, which includes:

    1. Completed NORSTAR online application, which includes student information and a questionnaire
    2. Recommendations from the student's: 1) current science teacher; 2) current math teacher; and 3) school counselor 
    3. A current and complete Middle School Profile, available through the student’s school counselor

    The Application window for NORSTAR is now OPEN!

    Access the NORSTAR Application HERE 

    STUDENTS who are Not Enrolled in Norfolk Public Schools:

    NORSTAR welcomes applications from eighth grade students who are not enrolled in Norfolk Public Schools during their eighth grade year, but intend to enroll in NPS for high school. In place of a Middle School Profile, NORSTAR will accept an official school transcript reflecting academic performance during the candidate’s sixth, seventh and eighth grade years.

           

     

    The Road to MATE

    Follow the NORSTAR students as they work to design, build, test, market, fund, and compete in the MATE ROV Competition this Spring!

    Find out more here!

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    Questions?
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    7000 West Tanners Creek Drive Rom 318

    Norfolk, VA 23513

    Phone (757)852-4674

    Fax (757)852-4677

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