Metro Tech High School A Comprehensive High School in the PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Kate McDonald, Principal [email protected] s 1900 West.

Metro Tech High School

A Comprehensive High School in the PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Kate McDonald, [email protected] West Thomas Road

Phoenix, AZ 85003602-764-8000

Metro Tech High School

Enrollment:1500 Full-Time, 1012 Dual

Primary Ethnicity:Hispanic: 94% Anglo 3.1%

Primary Home Language: Spanish: 83.9% English: 14.9 %SES:

F/R Lunch Eligibility: 89%

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Performing Plus for last six years

Attendance Rate: 99.0 %

Annual Dropout Rate: .4%

4-year Graduation Rate: 81.6%

Students with NO Major Discipline violations: 99%

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In 2008-09, Administered the ACT test to all juniors.

MATHOn AIMS, we had 72% of students show proficiency.On ACT, we had 10% of students meet benchmark.

SCIENCEOn AIMS, we had 21% of students show proficiency.On ACT, we had less than 1% meet benchmark.

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New School-Wide Goals:

1. Raise rigor of curriculum to college-readiness for ALL students.

2. Focus on STEM interest and skills

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Goals and Actions:

1. Raise rigor of curriculum to college-readiness for ALL students.√ Assess all freshmen, sophomores, on college-readiness

(Explore, Plan, and ACT)√ Align core curriculum to ACT standards

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Goals and Actions:

2. Focus on STEM interest and skills√ Integrate an inter-disciplinary science-related theme√ Find additional support

In 2008-09, we applied for a grant from Science Foundation of Arizona.

In October 2009, we were awarded a two-year grant for $900,000.00

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Project GoalsThe goals for our Math and Science Achievement Grant include the following: 1. Integrate the use of project-based learning (PBL) in core subjects and CTE programs

2. Increase math and science achievement and interest in STEM-related careers 3. Implement models of sustainability on the campus and in the community

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Implementation1. Integrate the use of project-based learning (PBL) in core subjects and CTE programs√ Staff Development in PBL

o Online (BIE)o Site Visits (HTH)o On-Site Training/Support

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Implementation2. Increase achievement and interest in math and science knowledge, skills, and related careers√ Place more students in higher-level math and science classes√ Bring more science/math-related CTE programs to Metro Tech

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Implementation3. Implement models of sustainability on the campus and in the community√ Support campus-wide, inter-disciplinary projects around sustainability√ Promote classroom PBL around sustainability√ Provide opportunities for students to bring projects into community

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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Reduce Disposable Water Bottles

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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Capture Rain Water for Garden

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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Re-image Dining Area in Culinary Arts

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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Campus Orchard

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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Expand Campus Garden

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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Construct Solar-Powered Shade Structure

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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Riparian Area

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RESULTS: Increased interest in STEM Number of students in high level math courses:2008-09 -- 2112010-11 -- 292 40% Increase

Number of students in high level science courses:2008-09 -- 1482010-11 -- 237 60% increase

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RESULTS: Increased interest in STEM

Added additional science and math courses:AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP StatisticsEnvironmental ScienceAP CalculusCTE Engineering Program

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AIMS Data: Spring 2011

ReadingState 77%PUHSD 65%Metro 79%

MathState 60%PUHSD 46%Metro 66%

WritingState

67%PUHSD 51%Metro

64%

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RESULTS: Increased Skills in STEM

ACT RESULTS: Percent of Juniors Meeting BenchmarkClass

of 2010 2011 2012

ScienceMath

110 24

5141

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Challenges:

Continue to Increase Skills and Interest in STEM

Commitment to PBL in Academic Classes

Integration of Sustainability in all Classes

Partnerships with Community--Business, Civic, and Neighborhood Leaders

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New and Renewed Directions:

Global Perspectives – Japan Implementation of ACT QC (Move On

When Ready) Initiative Shifting Emphasis to Green Technologies

in CTE programs Integrating More STEM-related CTE

Programs

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Reflection Activity:

How would you characterize the commitment to sustainability in personal habits among your students? Among your staff?

How would you characterize the commitment to include this topic in the curricula personally? With your colleagues?

What do you need (training/resources) to bring this topic to the forefront in your classroom?