ACADEMY STEM - Alexandria City Public Schools

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What is STEM?

What is the STEM Academy?

Science Technology Engineering Math

• The STEM Academy is a LEARNING COMMUNITY for those with an INTEREST in STEM topics

STEM Model

Real-WorldConnections

Hands-on Learning

Community

Problem Solving

What does a STEM Class look like?

Exploring the FieldWashington Auto

Show

NPS Bioblitz

Exploring the FieldBuilding

Telescopes

Science Fair

STEM Speaker

Series

Great Falls National ParkWater Quality Testing

ResearchingSolving Problem

s

Collaborating

Building Our COMMUNITY!

EMMA’S GARDEN

EMMA’S GARDEN

STEM during Virtual Learning

Class Norms - Breakout Rooms Roles

1. Discussion Leader

2. Recorder and Reporter

3. Time Check

4. Screen Share

Workforce Partners

• National Park Service• US Department of Energy• NASA• Old Crows Association• Chesapeake Bay Foundation• Smithsonian • US Patent and Trademark Office • Washington Automotive Press Association• National Museum of Natural History• Smithsonian Environmental Research Center• Navy Research Lab • Institute for Defense Analyses

George Mason University Partnership Initiative with the College of Science to enhance awareness and engagement in STEM professions.

Goal is to work with ACPS to build better pathways for students into STEM majors.

Students have opportunities to visit campus and work with and hear from current Mason faculty and students about emerging STEM fields like Data Science, Geo-Information Science, Forensic Science, Bioengineering, etc.

What are the Advantages of joining the STEM Academy?

- Collaborative Interactive Learning- Individual/Group Research and Projects- Field Trips and Guest Speakers- Opportunity to present projects at local, state, and

national conferences - Opportunity to meet college professors and local

professionals- Chance to win college scholarship and prize money- Access to summer internships and jobs

9th STEM Academy Coursework:• In the Academy:

•Honors World Civilization I/AP Human Geography •Honors World Literature 9•Honors Biology•Engineering•Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or

Geometry•STEM Explorations

• TWO Free Electives (examples):•Language•PE/Health•Drama•Band•Orchestra•JROTC•AVID•Health Science

Academy

STEM PATHWAYS

Student Requirements There are no academic requirements necessary for a student to apply to the STEM program. What are we looking for?

- enthusiasm and motivation- willingness to take risks- desire to solve-problems- someone who likes to experience learning

situations and try things in a hands-on manner

- ability to work individually and with others

Recruitment Process:• Information is disseminated to

counselors and community;• STEM Teachers host informational

sessions at ACPS middle schools; • Interested students complete applications

• General Student Information• Statement of Intent (Essay)• Recommendations

• STEM Academy Teachers interview students;• Teachers and administrators review ALL

COMPLETE applications, and select the most qualified candidates.

INQUIRE!Please feel free to ask our STEM teachers and students your questions at this time.

Find your voice, be creative, join the STEM Academy. Apply today: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/1800

Real-WorldConnections

Hands-on Learning

Community

Problem Solving