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Endeavour Academy

Endeavour Academy. Instructor: Mr. Kliewer Parent Introduction. Fun Endeavours. SCIPP Internship. SLAC. Photo Album. Physics Day at Great America. Family Science Night. Balloon Fest. Parents FAQs. What is the Endeavour Academy? What will we do? What does it do for my child?

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Endeavour Academy

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  1. Endeavour Academy Instructor: Mr. Kliewer Parent Introduction

  2. Fun Endeavours

  3. SCIPP Internship SLAC Photo Album Physics Day at Great America Family Science Night Balloon Fest

  4. Parents FAQs • What is the Endeavour Academy? • What will we do? • What does it do for my child? • How will my child be assessed? • How can I check on my child’s progress? • What opportunities for support exist? • What is expected of the student? • How can I be involved?

  5. What is the Endeavour Academy? • Sequence of courses • Mission to Planet Earth • Mechatronics • Design Engineering • Applied Science, Engineering, & Math • Hands-on, real applications • Designed to help one succeed in a college education and a high-tech career

  6. What Will We Do? • Learn by doing in actual application • Electronics, models, bridges, towers • Robotics, Microprocessors, BOE-Bot • SLAC, Physics Day at Great America • Balloon Fest • Atmospheric instrumentation • Earthquakes & Seismometers • Develop the skills of a professional engineer • Design & build projects • Present your work professionally • Use your math skills as tools to understanding • Internships

  7. What’s does it do for my Child? • Fun and exciting • The high school graduation requirement in physical science • The UC and MIT entrance requirement for lab science • CalPoly: “Special Consideration” in admissions process.

  8. How will my child be Assessed? • Homework  20% of final grades • Full credit even if wrong as long as it is on-time, complete and shows good effort. • Lab & Project Work  40% of final grades • Graded primarily on completeness and effort 60% of the grade is credit / no credit • Tests & Quizzes  40% of final grades • “Debrief” retake test for up to 80% credit by verbally explaining correct answers The only way to fail is to stop trying

  9. How can I check on my Student’s Progress? School Information and Assignment Calendar Aeries Portal District Web Site Parent portal

  10. Class Schedule Current Assignments Attendance Record

  11. Support Opportunities • I accept late homework (3 out of 5 points) • I encourage verbally retaking tests or debriefing (up to 80%) • Students are welcome to schedule an appointment to see me for any kind of help. • The lab room is often open for help. • Check the Endeavour Website:http://www.pasoschools.org/endeavour

  12. What is expected of the Student? • Be On-Time • In seat & ready to start at the bell • HW complete • Saturday school assigned if unprepared 3 times • Attempt every part of each assignment. • Turn in all assignments on time • Review and debrief any test with a score of less than 80%. • Stay organized and take notes in class • Plan for absences and make-up immediately

  13. How can I be Involved? • You are always welcome and encouraged to attend: • Events: Tesla, Family Science Night… • Field trips: Great America … • Planning meetings: Wednesday, 6pm

  14. Summary • Fun and exciting • Bring materials each day • Take notes • Do homework on time • Don’t be confused or fall behind. Get help. • Be successful: in high school, college, & career

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