Green Tech Academy
Welcome to Clint Small’s
Green Tech Academy!
Thanks for checking us out! We are Clint Small Middle School, but there is nothing small about us. With over 1200 students, we offer a variety of courses that cater to all types of interests. Whether programming robots in our Pre-engineering program, milking goats to make soap or growing and cooking your own food, students from all over Austin come to our school to explore, learn and have fun.
If you live outside of our attendance zone and are interested in becoming a CSMS Cougar, you are in the right place. Explore this page to learn more about the application process and to sign up for a tour.
If you have any questions please email jennifer.newell@austinisd.org
Zoom Q & A Sessions
Tours
About our Program
The Clint Small Middle School Green Tech Program includes innovative course offerings in environmental studies and technology. CSMS is a National “Green Ribbon” school, and the first school in Texas to earn the Eco-Schools USA Green Flag Award from the National Wildlife Federation.
Our unique program allows students to select an academic track that focuses on the environment, technology, or a blend of the two. The Green Tech curriculum includes a wide variety of visionary electives, including many opportunities for outdoor learning, project-based learning, and team collaboration among students.
Check out our 2021-22 course guide to learn more about the various electives offered.
Over the years, students, teachers, and volunteers have transformed more than 4,000 square feet of barren space surrounding our campus into native habitat for ruby-throated hummingbirds, monarch butterflies, songbirds, small mammals and more. They have built a greenhouse, a meditative labyrinth, wildflower gardens, a rain garden, and a reconstructed prairie. They also have productive food gardens, orchards, and habitat corridors.
Highlights of the Green Academy include:
- more than 300 native plant species planted by students
- outdoor classroom spaces and greenhouse
- raising chickens, ducks, goats, and sheep
- composting, recycling
- water harvesting
To learn more about what some of our Green Academy students have been up to, visit the In Small Gardens blog and follow us on Instagram.
Highlights of the Tech Academy include:
- STEM Advanced Learner program leading students to high school math and science courses in the 8th grade
- Project Lead the Way pre-engineering curriculum
- state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education (CTE) wing
- classes in robotics, animation, engineering, app design, and more
- options to earn high school credit with select tech electives
Important Dates for 23-24 Applications (Deadline dates updated)
September 22nd, 2022 - Tour and Zoom Q & A Sign-ups are available - Sign up for Tours: Click here Sigh up for Zoom Q & A: Click Here
October 17th, 2022 – The Common Application AND Small's intent to apply form become available online
October 22nd, 2022 - Come see us at the District Showcase - Parmer Event Center
November 30th, 2022 - Cougar Showcase - Come to Small and walk booth to booth. Meet our teachers and talk to our students about all the classes we have to offer. Learn More here
January 13th, 2023 - Application Deadline* – Last Day to Apply – Application to Small Green Tech Academy closes at 4:00 p.m.Items mailed form students outside AISD must have date stamp by 4:00pm on this day. ALL Essay’s & Recommendations must be submitted through the application by this date.
February 6th, 2023 - Admission Decision Letters Mailed
February 17th, 2023 - Deadline for receipt of student’s decision letters accepting or rejecting admission
February 22nd 2023 - Celebration for all students who will be enrolling in our Green Tech Academy Program - On Zoom - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
July 31 and August 1- Cougar 6th Grade Summer Camp on campus
August 3rd, 2023 - Campus Scavenger Hunt - 11 to 1pm
August 3rd, 2023 - Parent Camp on Zoom 6 - 7:30pm
How to Apply to Small
Please contact Jennifer Newell at jennifer.newell@austinisd.org if you have any questions.