WTASCD Meeting November 10, 2011 Jerry Adams, Ed.D . Principal STEM Director New Deal High School

Preparing 21st Century Learners for College, Career, and Life Readiness through STEM

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

WTASCD MeetingNovember 10, 2011

Jerry Adams, Ed.D.Principal

STEM DirectorNew Deal High School

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

New Deal High School• Our Mission …– Provide every student a quality education at the

highest level of academic skill by meeting individual needs, building positive character, challenging all minds, and promoting lifelong learning in a safe environment

• Our Vision ... – Prepare students to be college ready, career

ready, and life ready

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Demographics• Student Enrollment – 198• Faculty & Staff – 24

– High School Only – 15– Shared between Middle & Elementary – 9

• Ethnicity– White – 45% – Hispanic – 50% – Black – 5%

• Economically Disadvantaged – 55%• At-Risk – 59% • Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities – 95%

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Achievements• National and State Recognitions • Multiple Recognized and Exemplary Ratings • 37 Gold Performance Acknowledgements• Named a National Higher Performing by National Center for

Education Achievement and ACT, Inc• Named one of the Best High Schools in Texas by Texas Monthly• Named one of the Best High Schools in America by US News

and World Report• Best Practices Clearinghouse for Data-Driven Decision Making• Recognition from TEA Commissioner Robert Scott for

Outstanding Use of High School Allotment• STEM Designated Campus by TEA

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready,

Career Ready, and Life Ready

STEM Timeline

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

• Planning & Implementation Year• Small Learning CommunityModel – approximately 20students per grade• Math, Science, and Technology Teachers• Spring STEM Leadership Conference• Classroom Set of Laptops • 48% of Graduates Plan to AttendCollege

• Expanded Pre-AP and AP Course Offerings in Math & Science Courses• STEM Teachers Attend Best Practices Conference• STEM Teachers Attend Site Visit at Denver School of Technology • Smartboard Technology Installedin Classrooms • Classroom Set of Laptops • 78% of Graduates Plan to Attend College

• Teachers Continue to Develop Projects and STEMCurriculum• Smartboard TechnologyInstalled in Classrooms• 48% of Graduates Plan to Attend College

• Project Lead the Way Engineering Program, Year 1• CSCOPE Implementation• NASA Zero Gravity Flight Summer Training• Hosted Learning Tours of Campus• Sophomore Teacher PBL Summer Training – Entertainment Industry• Senior Project Class• Focus on Commended Performance during ContentArea Meetings• Presented at Best Practices STEM Conference• Flex Schedule and Advisory Period• Increased UIL Academic Participation • Dual Credit Course Expansion (9 hours to 33 hours)• Implemented Two Additional Graduate RecognitionsCollege Achievement Plan & STEM ProjectTeachers Attended STEM PBL Workshops • 82% of Graduates Plan to Attend College

• Transition to School-wide STEM Program All Classrooms Equipped with Smartboard Technology• All teachers trained in PBL• Freshmen Teacher PBL Summer Training – Cotton Industry • Teachers Attending STEM PBL Workshops• Teachers Present at Best PracticesConference• 78% of Graduates Plan to Attend College

• Project Lead the Way Engineering Program, Year 2 [50 students enrolled]• Classroom Set of Laptops • Expand Flex Schedule and AdvisoryPeriod Schedule & Partnerships• Additional Dual Credit Internet CourseResulting in 36 hours• Junior Teacher PBL Summer Training – Wind Energy Industry CSCOPE, Year 2

THSP Video

• THSP visited our campus in May, 2011.• Student STEM Ambassadors conducted tours

of our campus.• Students and teachers were interviewed

about their STEM experiences at New Deal.• Project-based learning lessons were

showcased and discussed throughout the process.

College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready!

College Course OfferingsYear Hours Courses

2006-2007* 9 English Composition 1 & 2,World Literature 1

2007-2008 9 English Composition 1 & 2,World Literature 1

2008-2009 9 English Composition 1 & 2,World Literature 1

2009-2010 13 English Composition 1 & 2,World Literature 1,Biology

2010-2011 33 English Composition 1 & 2,World Literature 1,Economics, Government,College Algebra, Psychology, Sociology

2011-2012 36 English Composition 1 & 2,World Literature 1,Economics, Government,College Algebra, Psychology, Sociology.Art Appreciation

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Dual Credit Completion Year Sections

CompletedCourses Offered

2006-2007* 36 42007-2008 44 42008-2009 27 42009-2010 46 52010-2011 117 112011-2012 TBD 12

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

CTE Course Sections Completed

Year CTE Courses Completed2006-2007* 1062007-2008 1482008-2009 1712009-2010 2252010-2011 296

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Distinguished Achievement Plan Graduates

Year DAP Graduates Total Graduates

Percentage DAP Graduates

2007* 2 45 4%2008 2 41 4%2009 13 38 34%2010 14 45 31%2011 13 50 26%

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

College Enrollment Rate

Year Percentage Enrollment2007* 48%2008 78%2009 48%2010 78%2011 82%

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Project Lead the Way Engineering Program Enrollment

Course Grade Level 2010-2011 2011-2012Introduction to Engineering Design

9th grade 18 22

Principles of Engineering 10th grade NA 18TOTAL 18 40

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

T-STEM Designation Benefits• Recognition as an Approved T-STEM Academy:

– Schools designated by TEA as state-approved T-STEM Academies will receive various forms of media recognition including, but not limited to: identification on TEA’s website as a state-approved T-STEM Academy, inclusion on the Texas High School Project’s (THSP) T-STEM Network website (http://www.thsp.org/), and recognition in press releases.

• Participation in T-STEM Convenings:

– Special events hosted by TEA and the Texas High School Project for T-STEM Academy administrators and principals to provide input on policies and procedures that impact T-STEM Academies.

• Membership in the T-STEM Network:

– TEA, THSP, and the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) periodically provide opportunities for principals, teachers, and students in designated T-STEM Academies through the T-STEM network to share best practices through conferences and technical assistance sessions. Membership in the T-STEM Network allows T-STEM Academies to access online exemplars, professional development, and webinars.

• Access to Professional Development and Technical Assistance:

– Designated T-STEM academies will have access to high-quality professional development and technical assistance including:– Advice and information from a Leadership Coach who has successfully facilitated the design and implementation of the majority of

T-STEM Academies operating in Texas.– Opportunities to attend high-quality, effective professional development and training provided by the T-STEM technical assistance

provider, THSP and the T-STEM Centers. The training provided by these organizations, which is currently only available to T-STEM Academy grantees, may be offered to designated Academies for free or at a reduced cost.

• Strength of T-STEM Model: – Through the designation process, TEA and THSP will recognize those T-STEM Academies that effectively incorporate T-STEM Design

Blueprint. The designation process will enable districts and their partners to engage in the research and planning necessary to ensure that their T-STEM Academies are set up in the most effective way possible.

– The T-STEM Blueprint provides a framework for T-STEM Academies to access college and career opportunities that support postsecondary success.

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

• To Apply for T-STEM Designation:

• Request an application by e-mailing [email protected] or calling Stacy Avery, T-STEM Program Manager at 512-463-8211.

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Thank YouQuestions?

New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

New Deal High SchoolPO Box 250

New Deal, Texas 79350

Dr. Jerry AdamsPrincipal,

STEM [email protected]