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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
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