forsyth central high school

Forsyth Central High School

Why is STEM important?“The Nation’s future depends on our ability to

educate today’s students in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Despitethe fact that many U.S. students excel in STEM,

U.S. students as a whole perform poorly oninternational comparisons of mathematical and

scientific proficiency”.~ “Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future”, a report

by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science andTechnology (PCAST), published September 2010

Why is STEM important?It is essential that the U.S. maintain its position as the

world’s leading innovator. Innovation leads to new products and processes that

sustain our industrial base; innovation depends on a solid knowledge base in math, science and engineering.

All jobs of the future will require a basic understanding of math and science. The most recent ten year employment projections by the U.S. Labor Department show that of the 20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014, 15 of them require significant mathematics or science preparation to successfully compete for a job. (2004, Bureau of Labor and Statistics)

STEM in FCS?BEST

Siemens We can Save the World Challenge

GSEF

Undergraduate Degree Requirements: BiotechnologyPre-Medicine, Pre-Vet, Pre-Pharmacy,

Molecular Biology, and biological science majorsGeneral Chemistry with lab: 2 semestersOrganic Chemistry with lab: 2 semestersGeneral Physics with lab: 2 semesters General Biology with lab: 2 semestersEnglish: 2 semestersCalculus: 1 semester

Based on degree requirements posted by: Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Auburn, Purdue, Virginia Tech, Clemson, NC State, University of Illinois Urbana, University of Alabama, and University of Michigan.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements: EngineeringChemical, Mechanical, Electrical,

Biomedical, Computer, Aerospace, Material Science and CivilCalculus I/II/IIIGeneral Chemistry with lab: 1-2 semestersIntroductory Physics with lab: 1-2 semestersRequired two additional science elective with

lab: Chemistry, Biology and Computer ScienceBased on degree requirements posted by: Georgia Tech, University of

Georgia, Auburn, Purdue, Virginia Tech, Clemson, NC State, University of Illinois Urbana, University of Alabama, and University of Michigan.

Scientists and Engineers work in many of the same fields and industries but have different roles.

IS STEM FOR ME?

Criteria will include but not limited to

Scores on the 7th grade math and science CRCT’s at the Exceeds level.

Student is currently enrolled in Accelerated Math I in 8th grade or will be advancing to Accelerated Math I in 9th grade.

Above standard success in 8th grade Physical Science.

Classroom performance is routinely superior as compared to classmates.

Student displays independent initiative and is motivated by academic challenges.

Student performs well and is committed to strong study habits.

Student possesses above average learning maturity.

Forsyth Central High School STEM Academy

Purpose:FCHS STEM Academy is focused on making connections between

rigorous academic core and innovative

career-technical course offerings to engage students in relevant, real-world

studies.

Graduation RequirementsCourses Units Required

Language Arts 4Mathematics 4Science 4Social Studies 3Health/Personal Fitness 1Career Tech and/or Modern Language and/or Fine Arts

3

Additional Elective 4Total Units(Minimum)

23

STEM Graduate Science/Biotech FocusCompletion of Biotech Pathway

Scientific Research I (9th graders taken with Biology Honors)

Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units, 1 period per day)

Application of BiotechnologyMaintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in STEM

CoursesCompletion of 2 Foreign Language CoursesParticipation in co-curricular activities such

as Science Fair

Revised 3/5/2012

STEM Graduate Science/Biotech Focus continued Science Courses

Required: Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics

Math Courses—one of the following required pathsPath I

Accelerated Math I Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Calculus AB

Path II Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC Fourth Math Option including ACCEL Math

Revised 3/5/2012

SCIENCE/BIOTECHFOCUS

SAMPLE SCHEDULES

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

1 Biology Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry Scientific Research or Elective

2

Health/Personal Fitness or Elective (Health/Personal Fitness will have to be completed before graduation)

Chemistry Honors Physics or Elective AP Physics C or Elective or AP Foreign Language

3 Accelerated Math I Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)

4Foreign Language II Foreign Language III or

ElectiveForeign Language IV or AP Statistics or Elective

AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)

59th Lit Honors or9th Lit


AP Language orAmerican Lit

AP Literature orACCEL ELA orSenior ELA

6AP Human Geography orWorld Geography orElective

AP World History or World History

AP US History orUS History

AP Gov’t/Econ orACCEL or Gov’t/Econ

7

Scientific Research I Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) or Elective

Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) or Applications of BiotechnologyBiotechnology Internship

Applications of BiotechnologyBiotechnology InternshipWork Based Learning

STEM—Science/Biotech Focus

Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffingElective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology CompletionRevised 3/5/12


1 Biology Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry Scientific Research or Elective

2

Health/Personal Fitness or Elective (Health/Personal Fitness will have to be completed before graduation)

Chemistry Honors AP Physics or Elective or Foreign Language IV

AP Physics or Elective or Advanced Science Option

3Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC (2

periods)ACCEL Math


ElectiveAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)

Elective



AP Language or American Lit


6AP Human Geography or World Geography or Elective

AP World History orWorld History



7

Scientific Research I Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) or Elective



STEM—Science/Biotech Focus

Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffingElective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology CompletionRevised 3/5/12

STEM Graduate Math/Engineering FocusCompletion of Engineering Pathway

Foundations of EngineeringEngineering ConceptsEngineering Applications

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in STEM

CoursesCompletion of 2 Foreign Language CoursesParticipation in co-curricular activities such

as Robotics and Math TeamRevised 3/5/2012

STEM Graduate Math/Engineering Focus continued Science Courses

Required: Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics




Revised 3/5/2012

Math/EngineeringFOCUS

SAMPLE SCHEDULE


1 Biology Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics

2Accelerated Math IAccelerated Math II

Accelerated Math IIAccelerated Math III

Accelerated Math IIIAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)

AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods) or AP Calculus ABACCEL Math

3Health/Personal Fitness or Elective (Health/Personal Fitness will have to be completed before graduation)

Chemistry Honors AP Stat (with Accelerated Math III) or AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)

AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)Elective



AP Language orAmerican Lit



AP World History or World History



6Foreign Language I or IIElective

Foreign Language II or IIIElective

Foreign Language III or IVElective

Foreign Language IV or AP Foreign Language or Elective

7Foundations of Engineering

Engineering Concepts Engineering ApplicationsWork Based Learning

Research Design and Project ManagementWork Based Learning

STEM—Math/Engineering Focus

Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffingElective Requirements for STEM Engineering CompletionRevised 3/5/12

Stem Graduate Biotech & Engineering FocusCompletion of Biotech Pathway

Scientific Research I (9th graders taken with Biology Honors)Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units, 1 period per day)Application of Biotechnology

Completion of Engineering PathwayFoundations of EngineeringEngineering ConceptsEngineering Applications

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in STEM CoursesCompletion of 2 Foreign Language CoursesParticipation in co-curricular activities such as Science Fair

and Robotics or Math Team

Stem Completer—Biotech & Engineering Focus

Science CoursesRequired:

Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics




Revised 3/5/2012

Biotech & Engineering Focus

SAMPLE SCHEDULE


1 Biology Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry Scientific Research or AP Physics or Elective


Chemistry Honors AP Physics or Elective AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)

3 Accelerated Math I Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)


ElectiveAP Language or American Lit





AP Gov’t/Econ orACCEL orGov’t/Econ




7

Scientific Research I Foundation of Engineering



STEM—Science/Biotech & Math Engineering Focus

Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffingElective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology & Engineering CompletionRevised 3/5/12


1Biology Honors AP Biology AP Chemistry Scientific Research or

AP Foreign Language or Elective


Chemistry Honors AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)

AP Physics

3 Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)

ACCEL Math


ElectiveAP Language or American Lit





AP Gov’t/Econ orACCEL orGov’t/Econ




7

Scientific Research I Foundation of Engineering



STEM—Science/Biotech & Math Engineering Focus

Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffingElective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology & Engineering CompletionRevised 3/5/12

Criteria for remaining in the STEM Academy—ALL are requiredParticipation in the Fall Design ChallengeParticipation in an approved co-curricular

eventMaintain an overall GPA of 3.0Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in STEM

coursesAcquire a teacher recommendation to

continue in academic and career tech STEM classes

Completed or working on completing 2 years of the same foreign language

Revised 3/5/2012

K-12 IMPACTEngage students in upper elementary and

middle school to pursue STEM through summer STEM camps and in school field trips

Foster articulation across elementary, middle, and high school to enhance math and science education K-12

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Develop apprenticeship opportunities with local industries

Partner with universities and technical colleges to offer joint enrollment opportunities

Encourage mentorships leveraging industry and post-secondary researchers, practitioners, experts, and leaders

ACADEMY OUTCOMESPrepare students to be more competitive

for college admissions, scholarships, and career opportunities

Produce workforce-ready, innovative graduates for STEM industries in Forsyth County

Increase the number of graduates pursuing STEM–focused degrees and careers

Expand high school course offerings at the middle school level that support the STEM Academy

Promote STEM awareness and learner interest through STEM Summer Boot Camp for middle school students

Next steps for rising 9th grade….Out of District Application if not already in

FCHS districtDeadline: December 20, 2011

STEM Academy ApplicationDeadline: December 20, 2011

Demographic informationCRCT ScoresCurrent GradesOrganization and Work HabitsEssayMiddle School Teacher recommendations

Next steps current 9th Grade studentCurrent 9th Graders ONLY (2011-2012)STEM Academy Application

Application Opens: November 18, 2011Deadline: December 20, 2011

Demographic informationCurrent GradesEOCT ScoresOrganization and Work HabitsEssayHigh School Teacher recommendations

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