PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STEM DIPLOMA STEM SCHOLAR DIPLOMA

1. PERRY HIGH SCHOOLSTEM DIPLOMASTEM SCHOLAR DIPLOMA (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

2. OBJECTIVE • 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.

3. REQUIREMENTS • CUSD graduation requirements-22 credits • STEM diploma and STEM Scholar diploma requirements-23 credits • 5 credits of Mathematics (Including AP Statistics) • 6 credits of Science or 6 credits of Science/Engineering/CS • (4 of the 6 must be in Biology, Chemistry and Physics) • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of Social Studies • 2 credits of World Language • 1 credit of Fine Arts* • .5 credit of Health • 1 credit of Physical Education • 2 summer STEM workshops at ASU/PHS- Freshman and Sophomore summers • 1 summer STEM Experience…Junior summer • 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 • 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.

4. FEATURES • Online learning opportunity • Project Based Learning models that coordinate content from AP science courses and higher level mathematics courses • Participation in summer workshops • STEM Experience • Focus courses available in partnership with CGCC and ASU • Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Sciences • Computer Science/Engineering courses at PHS • Extensive opportunity to earn college credits prior to graduation from high school • Rigorous program of study to make your student college ready

5. RECOGNITION • 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 cord to wear at graduation • STEM students will indicate the program on their college admission applications

6. CAREER CENTER/COORDINATORSUPPORT • One counselor is assigned to track and assist students throughout their 4 years in the program • 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

7. PARTNERSHIPS • ASU will: • Guarantee admittance into ASU Polytechnic program • Offer summer STEM workshops • Offer a Junior High School summer head start program • Help promote the program and attend informational nights • Work to have offerings for the STEM Experience

8. PARTNERSHIPS • Chandler Gilbert Community College will: • Schedule classes as needed to assist PHS students in completing their focus courses if enrollment is sufficient

9. PARTNERSHIPS • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University • Provide Engineering dual enrollment course at PHS

10. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS • Students in the program will be required to: • Complete AP exams in all AP classes they take • Dual Enrollment? • Take the ACT, PSAT and SAT tests • 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

11. PROGRAM COSTS • AP Exams are $92.00 per exam • Dual Enrollment for college credit is $84.00 per credit hour plus $15 registration fee each semester • College courses taken at CGCC are $84.00 per credit hour plus $15 registration fee each semester • Fees for summer workshops at ASU, PHS • Possible STEM Experience fees • Financial assistance may be available

12. STEM SCHOLAR Freshman Summer Sophomore_________ Honors English 9 Health (Online) Honors English 10 * Honors Algebra 2 STEM Workshop Honors Brief Calculus or Honors Biology (Fresh/Soph) Honors Pre-Calculus AP World History Honors Chemistry Physical Education Elective/Elec-Health World Language 1 * World Language 2 AP Statistics Junior Summer Senior________________ AP English 11 STEM Experience AP or DE English 12 Accelerated AP Calculus AB/BC Multivariable Calc and Diff Eq AP Chemistry AP Physics 1/AP Physics C Mech AP American/Arizona History AP Government/AP Economics Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer/CS) Menu/Focus (Science/Eng/CS) Fine Art Elective(s) Menu (PHS) Human Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Robotics, Honors Science Research Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/PHS) Computer Science and Engineering @ PHS Biotechnology at CGCC • 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

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

14. FOCUS COURSES Offered at the Chandler Gilbert Community College Campus Biotechnology Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry CHM 230/230LL 4 Fundamentals of Biochemistry CHM 260/260LL 4 Engineering (At PHS with ERAU) Honors Introduction to Engineering EGR 101 2 Honors Principles of Engineering EGR 115 3 Computer Science (At PHS) AP Computer Science Principles TBD AP Computer Science A CSC 100/CSE 110 Depends on score

15. APPLICATION PROCESS • 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

16. Why be a STEM Program Participant? • 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

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

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