1. Welcome to the STEM Academy November 13 th, 2014

2. Promotional Video  http://youtu.be/Mma-CgFbaVs http://youtu.be/Mma-CgFbaVs

3. STEM Education and XLR8 STEM Academy

4. STEM Education

6. Junior Year  Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)  Principles of Engineering (PLTW)  College Algebra & Elementary Statistics  College Chemistry for Engineers

7. PLTW Instructors Marcella Brown Introduction to Engineering Design Dr. John Vadnal Principles of Engineering

8. STEM Academy Instructors Dr. Yalitza Figueroa College Chemistry for Engineers Ms. Beth Shelton Applied Technical Math & Statistics

9. Specialty Areas

10. Senior Year Mechatronics  Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)  Digital Electronics (PLTW)  Engineering Math/Precalculus  Physics  Internship Biotechnical Engineering  Biological Engineering (PLTW)  Digital Electronics (PLTW)  Engineering Math/Precalculus  Human Anatomy & Physiology  Internship

11. Who should apply?  Students who are technically gifted  Students who are interested in applied math and science  Students with a strong work ethic

12. How is it different from CVGS?  STEM Academy differs from CVGS in type of curriculum and courses offered.  STEM Academy offers courses in advanced career and technical education  STEM Academy courses are driven by the needs and projected growth of the regional industry  Two schools complement each other

13. Application Prerequisites  GPA 2.0 or above  Completed Algebra 1, Geometry with a grade of “C” or better. Algebra 2 preferred but not required  Completed two(2) years of a lab science with a grade of “C” or better. These can be from Earth Science, Biology 1, Biology 2 or Chemistry.

14. Application Process  Interested students may apply in the spring of their sophomore year  April 1st- All applications due to the STEM Academy  May 1st- Official notification of acceptance to school counselors and student’s home  June 15th – Final Acceptance List with class period

15. How to Apply  Attend an open house (February 12 th, 2015)  Fill out the application form and return it to your school counselor  Ask your school counselor to complete the Counselor Form.  Ask three of your teachers (1 math teacher, 1 science teacher and 1 other teacher) to write recommendations for you using the form provided.  Take the CVCC Placement test in MATH and ENGLISH and include the results in your application packet. Your school counselor or CVCC Career Coach will have information about specific dates and times. Please note you MUST apply to CVCC before taking the test.  Make sure the application, counselor form, and three recommendation forms are completed and in the hands of your school counselor by the application deadline

16. CVCC Admission Process & Placement Testing 1. Complete the online CVCC application. 2. Write down or print the SIS ID number that is automatically generated after you complete your application 3. Bring your SIS ID number and photo ID to your designated testing site. 4. Your results will be given to you when you complete your test 5. Attach a copy of these results to your XLR8 application.

17. Placement Testing Information

18. XLR8 Application Selection Committee  Applications are reviewed by the XLR8 STEM Academy selection committee, which includes a representative from each school division as well as representatives from local business and industry.  The Selection committee will meet to determine which students will be offered acceptance for the following year.  Selection is based upon: quality of application content, attendance, discipline, academic achievement, as well as teacher and counselor recommendations.

20. XLR8 Website www.xlr8academy.com

21. Questions?  Susan Cash, Director  XLR8 STEM Academy  Phone: 434-832-7731  Email: scash@xlr8academy.comscash@xlr8academy.com  Website: www.xlr8academy.comwww.xlr8academy.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/xlr8academywww.facebook.com/xlr8academy  Twitter: @xlr8academy