STEM Academy at Lassiter High

School January 27, 2014

Agenda

What is the STEM Academy at Lassiter High School?

What are the benefits of the STEM Academy?

What does a typical schedule look like for a STEM Academy student?

What do students need to apply to the STEM Academy?

What are the requirements of students accepted into the program?

What is the STEM Academy?

Effort by faculty and staff to provide an advanced and rigorous science, mathematics, engineering and technology pathway

Offers students who are accepted a curriculum that is driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning, student-centered development and a cumulative capstone project and STEM-based internship.

What are the benefits of the STEM Academy?

Select courses offered only to STEM students such as: ◦ STEM Pre-AP Chemistry ◦ STEM Capstone and Internship

STEM Counselor – Ms. Liz Clark Participation in college-modeled research Actively seek and intern in a STEM-based field Gain skills that separate student apart from

others when applying to college ◦ Research and Design ◦ Internship

And still can participate in all Lassiter High School activities

What does a typical schedule look like for a STEM Academy student?

Two pathways available to students: ◦ Accelerated Science and Mathematics Pathway: The

accelerated science and mathematics pathway provides students with a rigorous schedule of Honors and Advanced Placement courses in both math and science with a focus on the integration of technology with scientific research and design.

◦ Engineering Pathway: The engineering pathway provides a focus on content related to the physical sciences including advanced physics, computer science and problem-based learning in engineering.

Sample 9th Grade Schedule Period Typical STEM 9th grader STEM (Fine Arts) 9th grader

1 STEM Pre-AP Chemistry

STEM Pre-AP Chemistry

2 Accelerated Math II

Accelerated Math II

3 Social Studies *BAND/ Chorus/ Art

4 LUNCH LUNCH

5 Foreign Language

Foreign Language

6 English English

7 Foundations of

Engineering

Foundations of

Engineering TBD Options: for another elective

course

LHS Summer Academy– Pre-AP

World History

TBD Options: to fulfill Social Studies

requirement

LHS Summer Academy– Pre-AP

World History

Online – Social Studies (*during

school year)

Sample 10th Grade Schedule Period Acc. Science Math STEM Engineering STEM

1 AP Chemistry or AP Biology

AP Chemistry

2 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus

3 World History World History

4 LUNCH

LUNCH

5 Foreign Language

Foreign Language

6 Literature Literature

7 AP Computer Science Concepts of Engineering

Sample 11th Grade Schedule Period Acc. Science Math STEM Engineering STEM

1 AP Physics C: Mechanics or

AP Physics I

AP Physics C: Mechanics or

AP Physics I

2 AP Calculus BC or AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC or AP Calculus AB

3 US History

US History

4 LUNCH LUNCH

5 Foreign Language/ Elective

Foreign Language/ Elective

6 American Literature

American Literature

7 STEM Research and Design

Engineering Applications

Sample 12th Grade Schedule Period Acc. Science Math STEM Engineering STEM

1 AP Super Physics or AP Chemistry

or AP Physics II or AP Biology AP

or Environmental Science

* AP Biology (required for

graduation)

2 Multivariate Calculus or AP

Calculus BC or AP Statistics

Multivariate Calculus or AP Calculus

BC or AP Statistics

3 Government (1 semester)

Economics (1 semester)

Government (1 semester)

Economics (1 semester) 4 LUNCH LUNCH 5 Foreign Language/PE/Health /

Elective

Foreign Language/PE/Health /

Elective

6 Literature Literature

7 STEM Accelerated Math and

Science Internship and Capstone

STEM Engineering Internship and

Capstone

What do students need to apply to the STEM Academy?

STEM Academy Application ◦ Academic Transcript ◦ Extracurricular Activities

Related to science, math, engineering or technology Submit evidence of participation

◦ Essay Questions ◦ Teacher Recommendations

One current science and math teacher to be submitted electronically by teacher

Must be completed, signed and turned into the Lassiter front office OR postmarked by February 3rd, 2014

If you are not in the Lassiter School district and live in Cobb County, you must apply for School Choice (HB 251 and SB10) transfers for the 2014-2015 school year. Applications will be available beginning February 10, 2014. For more information, please see our 2014-15 School Choice website. All deadlines for the STEM Academy must still be met.

What are the general requirements of students accepted into the program?

Earn a B or higher in all STEM and AP STEM courses

Actively participate in STEM extracurricular

activities which includes attending practices, meetings and competitions.

Attend all STEM events such as seminars,

summer workshops and program meetings.

Complete a capstone project and internship during their junior and senior year of the program.

Questions and Further Information

Jo Macpherson – STEM Administrator ◦ Jocelyn.Macpherson@cobbk12.org

Liz Clark – STEM Counselor ◦ Elizabeth.Clark@cobbk12.org

Ginny Berkemeier – Science Dept. Chair and STEM Coordinator ◦ Ginny.Berkemeier@cobbk12.org

Don Slater – Math Dept. Chair ◦ Don.Slater@cobbk12.org

Keelan Seabolt – Physics ◦ Keelan.Seabolt@cobbk12.org

Ward Mitchell – Robotics and Engineering ◦ Ward.Mitchell@cobbk12.org

THANK YOU! APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 3RD!!!