SMHS STEM presentation dec 2012 v.2

San Marin High School

STEM ProgramScience, Technology, Engineering,

Mathematics

Introductions

School StaffBusiness and IndustryHigher EducationParents

Why San Marin High School?

Focus on the whole student Opportunity to excel in all areasAP and honors courses - academicssmARTt – Arts and Technical ArtsAthleticsClubs and activitiesCommunity service

Why San Marin STEM?

First and only STEM-focused high school program in Marin County

Rigorous science, engineering, and math curriculum

Small community atmosphereCritical thinking, Collaboration, and

CommunicationProject-based learning

Successful San Marin STEM Students

Love math, science, and technologyExpect to go to a four year collegeValue learning and have high expectations for

their academic progress and behaviorKnow how to work on projects with other

peopleDo their personal best on all assignmentsWant to attend a program within high schoolParticipate in clubs and activities

STEM (Science▼Technology▲Engineering▶Math)At San Marin High School

Why STEM?

The current demand for STEM-capable workers surpasses the supply of applicants who have trained for those careers.

16 of the 20 occupations with the largest projected growth in the next decade are STEM related.

STEM teaches critical thinking and problem solving

Vision

The San Marin High School’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program seeks to excite, engage, and educate students in a project-based environment. Using state-of-the-art technology tools, 21st Century skills, and rigorous cutting-edge curriculum, graduates will be prepared for future STEM-related careers.

About Our Program

College Preparatory The Five Tenets

Project-Based Learning Integrated Curriculum Use of Technology Small Program Environment Empowering Students to manage their learning

Core Beliefs

We believe that students should develop Learning and Innovation skills Digital Literacy skills Career and Life skills

Typical Day

Period 1 7:26-8:18amPeriod 2 8:23-9:15amPeriod 3 9:20-10:12amBreak 10:12-10:22amPeriod 4 10:27-11:19amPeriod 5 11:24-12:16pmLunch 12:16-12:51pmPeriod 6 12:56-1:48pmPeriod 7 1:53-2:45pm

Typical Schedule – 9th grade

9th GradePhysicsPrinciples of EngineeringAlgebra 2English 9/9HGeography/HealthSpanish 1Physical Education

Typical Schedule – 10th grade

10th GradeBiologyBioengineering/Biotechnology 1GeometryEnglish 10/10HWorld History or AP European HistorySpanish 2Physical Education (can be waived if in a

sport)

Typical Schedule - 11th grade

11th GradeChemistryEngineering Electives or Biotech 2Pre-calculusEnglish 11/AP EnglishUS History/AP US HistorySpanish 3Art

Typical Schedule 12th Grade

12th GradeAP Biology or AP PhysicsEngineering Elective – Senior Project

AP CalculusEnglish 12/AP EnglishGovernment/Economics or APAP SpanishArt

Total Curriculum

8 Science courses Including 4 Engineering courses Physical science or biological science emphasis Including AP courses

4 Math courses Culminating with AP Calculus

Technology used throughout all courses

What is Project-Based?

Entry EventDriving QuestionNeed to know listIn Depth InquiryRevision and ReflectionPublic Audience

Why Project-Based Learning?

EngagingProvokes students to encounter (and struggle

with) the central concepts and principles of a discipline.

Teaches communication and presentation organization and time management research and inquiry self-assessment and reflection group participation and leadership

Project-Based Learning

Typical 9th Grade Units/Projects Rube Goldberg Wave Siege! Multimedia Applications

Fly Swatter

Rube Goldberg

6 week project- Simple MachinesIntegration of Science and EngineeringClassroom instructionProject TimeCulminating ActivityWhat students learn

Sample end project

Use of Technology

ComputersSpecialized Science/Engineering EquipmentCalculatorsShop EquipmentMobile devicesBring your own device (laptop, iPad, iPod,

etc.)Other

Small Program Environment

Population – Year 1 60 Students 2-3 Dedicated Math/Science Teachers

Build program community

Empowering Students

Take responsibility ExpectationsPrivilegesConsequences

Clubs and Activities

Student Leadership Robotics FlightVideo GamingComputer Programming/App DevelopmentTechnology-related competitionsService LearningPlus other San Marin clubs and activities

Criteria

Complete Application by January 31 Student Responses Evidence of a Project Counselor Report Math or Science Teacher Recommendation Other Adult Recommendation

Completion of Algebra 1Math Grades – CST Test ScoreScience Grades – CST Test ScoreEnglish Test ScoresGrades

Student Selection

Students will be selected based on their application and interview.

Merit-basedInterest in science and mathDesire to be in a small-program environmentPotential to excel in STEM

Next Steps

Student Shadows on Tuesdays…Must be pre-arranged.

Applications now availableCompleted application due by January 31

For more information…SanMarinSTEM.weebly.com or call San Marin High School (415) 898-2121

When will we know?

By March 1, 2013

Building a Program

January Activities After-School Middle School Activities

Robotics Problem solving and critical thinking

February Activities Interviews Student Selection

Spring Activities Updates Program Name and Logo Development

Questions and Answers