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Pillars

Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning Elements

Driving Question

Need to Know

Student Voice/Choice

In-Depth Inquiry

Revision and Reflection

Public Audience

Problem Based Learning (PBL)

STEAM

STEAM

• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics• Emphasizes creative problem solving

and innovation • Provides new access to science and

math for some by tapping creative abilities and expression• All teachers participate to create

meaningfullearning experiences

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary

• Emphasizes connections between content areas • Authentic experiences• Connections among subject areas• Honor each subject individually

Culture

Small Learning Community

• 150 students per grade level• 2013-14: Grades 9 - 10 • 2014-15: Grades 9 - 11• 2015-16: Grades 9 - 12• Similar student/teacher ratio• School norms

Extracurricular

• Student driven club formations• Intramurals• No formal athletics/fine arts program

Community Connections

• Corporate partners• Job shadow• Internship• Service learning

Technology

• 1:1 technology• Wireless campus• Digital portfolio

Transportation

• Model similar to summer school bus routes• Pick up and drop off at zoned high

school campus

Cafeteria Services

• Healthy food options• Corporate style• Participate in the National School

Lunch and Breakfast Program (available at most PISD campuses)• Off campus lunch for 11th and 12th

grades

Learner Profile

FlexibleSelf-DirectedProject-OrientedResilientRespectfulOpen-MindedCommunicatorKnows They are the Future

    

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