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Aurora Science & Tech Middle School

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Why AST Middle School?

AT Aurora Science & Tech, we are preparing students with the skills they will need for college, career and life. Our program is structured for student success—100% of DSST graduates are admitted into college and postsecondary programs.

Close, caring relationships are at the heart of our approach. Our school culture intentionally fosters strong relationships between teachers and students. Every student is known and valued at AST.

About Us

Meet the School Director

JacquelynSeigleSD2023Jacquelyn Seigle has been in the DSST network for the past 12 years. Prior to her time at DSST, she taught seventh and eighth-grade science in Phoenix. In 2012, Seigle joined the founding team at DSST: College View Middle School where she taught sixth-grade science for two years before moving into a leadership role. Seigle won the network Curiosity Core Value Award in 2014. In 2022, Seigle transitioned to the School Director in Training program and served as the interim director at DSST: Conservatory Green. She is thrilled to return to her STEM roots to serve as the School Director of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School.

Seigle loves to spend time with her family, including her sons Rowan (6), Cameron (3), and husband Colin who is also a science teacher in the DSST network.

Graduate Profile

AST graduates will have...

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Ultimately, we seek to develop graduates to become the best versions of themselves, lead fulfilling lives, and make a contribution to the human story aligned to their chosen purpose.

Proven Results

  • 2023 Colorado Centers of Excellence Award recipient
  • 100% of DSST graduates are admitted to college or postsecondary programs
  • DSST averages 6 college acceptances per graduate

Extracurriculars & Sports

Extracurriculars

  • Art Club
  • Yearbook
  • Robotic
  • Science Explorers
  • PRIDE Club
  • Student Council
  • Drama / Theater
  • Speech & Debate
  • Video Game Club
  • Coding Club
  • Anime Club
  • And more added based on student interest!

Sports

  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Baseball

  • R&B Ensemble

morning-meeting Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Math 6
English Language
Arts 6
Integrated Science 6
Social Studies 6
Physical Education
STEM
Art
Book Club
Math 7
English Language
Arts 7
Integrated Science 7
Social Studies 7
Physical Education
STEM
Art
Book Club
Advisory
Math 8
English Language
Arts 8
Integrated Science 8
Social Studies 8
Physical Education
STEM
Art
Book Club



Schedule: 8:00M-3:30PM; Wednesday early release at 1:30PM