PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STEM DIPLOMA STEM SCHOLAR DIPLOMA

PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STEM DIPLOMA STEM SCHOLAR DIPLOMA (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

OBJECTIVE n To offer the most rigorous academic program available for ALL students whose interest is in the engineering, math and science fields. The STEM Diploma offers a blend of classroom course work and real world experience along with project based learning. Students will be exposed to a comprehensive college prep program for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Mathematics.

REQUIREMENTS n n CUSD graduation requirements-22 credits STEM diploma and STEM Scholar diploma requirements-23 credits n n 5 credits of Mathematics (Including AP Statistics) 6 credits of Science or 6 credits of Science/Engineering/CS n (4 of the 6 must be in Biology, Chemistry and Physics) 4 credits of English n 3 credits of Social Studies n 2 credits of World Language n 1 credit of Fine Arts n. 5 credit of Health n 1 credit of Physical Education 1 summer STEM workshop at PHS- Freshman or Sophomore summers Must submit a Science Fair project for HISEF during freshman year Honors Biology class 1 summer STEM Experience…Junior summer n n n n Job Shadowing STEM workshop (Educational Institution) STEM Activity (Non Educational Institution) Students must maintain a 3. 5 weighted GPA for the STEM Diploma and a 3. 8 weighted GPA for the STEM Scholar Diploma n Students who fall below GPA minimums would be put on probation for a semester. Failure to raise their GPA above the minimum at the conclusion of the semester will result in removal from the program.

FEATURES n n n Online learning opportunity Participation in a summer workshop STEM Experience Extensive opportunity to earn college credits prior to graduation from high school Rigorous program of study to make your student college ready

RECOGNITION n n STEM students will receive an additional diploma at graduation STEM students will be noted in the graduation program as a STEM diploma recipient STEM students will be given a hood to wear at graduation, color dependent upon program taken STEM students will indicate the program on their college admission applications

CAREER CENTER/COORDINATOR SUPPORT n One counselor is assigned to track and assist students throughout their 4 years in the program n n n Fred Mann: STEM coordinator Students work with the Career Center to apply for college admission and scholarships Counselor/Coordinator assists students with applying for summer workshops and STEM experience Counselor/Coordinator assists students in enrolling in online courses and off-campus courses from the Focus menu. Counselor maintains credits checks and GPA checks to ensure students’ success in the program

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS n Students in the program will be required to: n Complete AP exams in all AP classes they take n n Take the PSAT and SAT or ACT tests n n Dual Enrollment? Must take PSAT test in the Fall of their Junior year even if they have taken it as a Freshman or Sophomore Apply for university admission

PROGRAM COSTS n n n AP Exams are $95. 00 per exam Dual Enrollment for college credit is $85. 00 per credit hour plus $15 registration fee each semester College courses taken at CGCC are $85. 00 per credit hour plus $15 registration fee each semester Fees for summer workshops at PHS Possible STEM Experience fees Financial assistance may be available

STEM SCHOLAR Freshman Honors English 9 Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology (Science Fair) AP World History Physical Education World Language 1 Summer Health (Online) STEM Workshop (Fresh or Soph) Junior AP English 11 AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP American/Arizona History Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer/CS) Fine Art Elective(s) Summer STEM Experience Sophomore_____ Honors English 10 Honors Brief Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Chemistry Electives/Elective & Health World Language 2 AP Statistics Senior________ AP or DE English 12 Multivariable Calc and Diff Eq AP Physics 1/AP Physics C Mech AP Government/AP Economics Menu/Focus (Science/Eng/CS) Menu (PHS) Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Robotics, Honors Science Research Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/PHS) Computer Science and Engineering @ PHS Biotechnology at CGCC n n n Dual Enrollment Credits available Advanced Placement college credits available with successful test scores Students entering with Algebra 1 may take the Honors Geometry/Honors Algebra 2 block to accelerate into the STEM Scholar Program

STEM Freshman English 9 Honors Geometry Honors Biology(Science Fair) World History World Language 1 Physical Education Junior English 11 Honors Brief Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus AP Chemistry American/Arizona History AP Statistics Menu/Focus (Science/Eng/CS) Summer Health (online) STEM Workshop (Fresh/Soph Summer STEM Experience Sophomore________ English 10 Honors Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry Electives/Elective-Health World Language 2 Fine Art Elective(s) Senior__________ English 12 AP Calculus BC AP Physics 1 or AP Physics C Government/Economics Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer/CS) Menu (PHS) Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Robotics, Honors Science Research Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/PHS) Computer Science and Engineering @ PHS Biotechnology at CGCC n n n Dual Enrollment Credits available Advanced Placement college credits available with successful test scores Students entering with 8 th grade math may take Algebra 1 and Geometry courses to accelerate into the STEM Diploma Program

FOCUS COURSES Offered at the Chandler Gilbert Community College Campus Biotechnology Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Fundamentals of Biochemistry CHM 230/230 LL CHM 260/260 LL 4 4 Engineering (At PHS) Honors Introduction to Engineering Honors Principles of Engineering Honors Digital Electronics ECE 102 ECE 103 None 2 2 Computer Science (At PHS) AP Computer Science Principles Depends on College Depends on Score CSC 100/CSE 110 Depends on Score AP Computer Science A

APPLICATION PROCESS n n n Interested students need to complete an application Applications will be accepted at registration for new freshmen Applications are reviewed by a committee. Students will be notified at their junior high school (in CUSD), by mail or email

Why be a STEM Program Participant? n n n n n Dedicated counselor and coordinator support Career and College support Challenging coursework Project-based learning… relevant… motivating Recognition Participate in a guaranteed admissions pipeline Graduate STEM-Prepared… Opens many doors College readiness within your program of interest Support in mapping out college STEM pathways More attractive for scholarship applications

What if… n n n What if I am an athlete? What if I am a marching band member? What if I am in orchestra or choir?

So… who is a STEM Participant? Anyone that is curious, likes a challenge, and is willing to put in hard work.