Dove Schools are high performing K-12 public charter schools in Oklahoma that focus on math, science, engineering, and computer technologies to provide opportunities for underserved communities. Dove Schools proudly serve more than 2,000 students in five college preparatory schools. With a college acceptance rate of 100 percent, Dove Schools have earned the reputation of providing a distinct, high-quality education.

Dove Science Academy students took a 12-volt car and modified it specifically for a boy with special needs.  It allows him to be semi-independent. He makes the car go by pressing on the steering wheel. His parents also have a remote control to also operate the car.

"They were so excited because you are helping someone's life, you are changing someone's life," said teacher Ahmet Unlu.

Unlu's students work on several real, hands on projects, including others that can help people in the community, like prosthetic hands.

The students at Dove Science Academy are actually creating hands for those in need.

"We were sort of brainstorming what we could do to help the community and that's when we realized we could build prosthetic hands for kids and that's what got me really excited,” Axel Castillo said.

The high school students in this engineering class are making prosthetics using simple materials that all start with a 3D printer.

Dove Science Academy in Oklahoma City has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School for Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

“The dedication and hard work of our staff members, especially teachers, before school, after school, are going extra, extra miles for these students to be successful," said the superintendent of Dove Science Academy, Umit Alpaslan.

And teacher Esmerelda Valadez knows Dove Science Academy is on the right track. She’s not only an educator at the school, she’s also a graduate of Dove.

“I love that I was able to come back and teach with former teachers of mine. Which was very helpful," she said.

Dove Science Academy was named 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their overall academic performance. Dove was honored in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category.

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We can't stop bragging about Dove Science Academy OKC, Dove Science Academy Tulsa and Dove Science Academy Elementary -- among 80 schools across the nation -- for being named State Schools of Character!

What a wonderful opportunity it was to have the Oklahoma Senate and House of Representatives recognize all of our admin, faculty, staff and students' hard work!

While being honored at the Capitol, both the Senate and House, read resolutions in recognition of all six Oklahoma Schools of Character and April 10, 2017 was declared Oklahoma Schools of Character Day.

Admin, teachers, students, alumni from each Oklahoma School of Character celebrate with their State Representatives on Oklahoma Schools of Character Day at the Capitol.

To learn more about Schools of Character, see character.org. Or see Fox 25's Living Oklahoma feature at okcfox.com.

During a recent visit to Dove Science Academy Tulsa, Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb toured classrooms, interacted with teachers and students and applauded the school's talent.

Thank you, Lt. Governor Lamb for your insight and encouragement and taking the time to visit our school!


Lt. Governor Todd encouraged students to keep their talents in state and remain his neighbor.

"Please come back and make Oklahoma the state all our citizens deserve and that other states look to and point to. One day, Texas may look at Oklahoma and say, 'We want to be like Oklahoma,' and New York may look at Oklahoma and say, 'We want to be like Oklahoma' because you are the best and the brightest, so please come back."

Twenty Oklahoma City 11th graders will begin college coursework this summer with the goal of earning a two-year associate degree by the time they graduate from high school.

The new dual-enrollment program is a partnership between Dove Science Academy, 919 NW 23, and Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City.

OSU-OKC President Natalie Shirley said the program - called EXCELerate Dove - builds on the relationship between the public charter school and the community college.

"Dove students are always exceptional students. They're smart, hardworking, typically leaders and good citizens," Shirley said. "They're at the top of everything a college or employer would want."

To see the full article by Kathryn McNutt, visit NEWSOK.