1. PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STEM DIPLOMA STEM 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. 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 CUSD graduation requirements-22 credits STEM diploma and STEM Scholar diploma requirements-23 credits STEM diploma and STEM Scholar diploma requirements-23 credits 5 credits of Mathematics (Including AP Statistics) 5 credits of Mathematics (Including AP Statistics) 6 credits of Science or 6 credits of Science/Engineering/CS 6 credits of Science or 6 credits of Science/Engineering/CS (4 of the 6 must be in Biology, Chemistry and Physics) (4 of the 6 must be in Biology, Chemistry and Physics) 4 credits of English 4 credits of English 3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of World Language 2 credits of World Language 1 credit of Fine Arts* 1 credit of Fine Arts*.5 credit of Health.5 credit of Health 1 credit of Physical Education 1 credit of Physical Education 2 summer STEM workshops at ASU/PHS- Freshman and Sophomore summers 2 summer STEM workshops at ASU/PHS- Freshman and Sophomore summers 1 summer STEM Experience…Junior summer 1 summer STEM Experience…Junior summer Job Shadowing Job Shadowing STEM workshop (Educational Institution) STEM workshop (Educational Institution) STEM Activity (Non 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 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. 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 Online learning opportunity Project Based Learning models that coordinate content from AP science courses and higher level mathematics courses Project Based Learning models that coordinate content from AP science courses and higher level mathematics courses Participation in summer workshops Participation in summer workshops STEM Experience STEM Experience Focus courses available in partnership with CGCC and ASU Focus courses available in partnership with CGCC and ASU Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Sciences Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Sciences Computer Science/Engineering courses at PHS Computer Science/Engineering courses at PHS Extensive opportunity to earn college credits prior to graduation from high school Extensive opportunity to earn college credits prior to graduation from high school Rigorous program of study to make your student college ready Rigorous program of study to make your student college ready

5. RECOGNITION STEM students will receive an additional diploma at graduation 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 noted in the graduation program as a STEM diploma recipient STEM students will be given a cord to wear at graduation STEM students will be given a cord to wear at graduation STEM students will indicate the program on their college admission applications STEM students will indicate the program on their college admission applications

6. CAREER CENTER/COORDINATOR SUPPORT One counselor is assigned to track and assist students throughout their 4 years in the program One counselor is assigned to track and assist students throughout their 4 years in the program Fred Mann: STEM coordinator Fred Mann: STEM coordinator Students work with the Career Center to apply for college admission and scholarships 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 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/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 Counselor maintains credits checks and GPA checks to ensure students’ success in the program

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

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

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

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

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

12. STEM SCHOLAR FreshmanSummer Sophomore_________ FreshmanSummer 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 EducationElective/Elec-Health World Language 1* World Language 2 AP Statistics AP Statistics JuniorSummer 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 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 Dual Enrollment Credits available Advanced Placement college credits available with successful test scores 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 Students entering with Algebra 1 may take the Honors Geometry/Honors Algebra 2 block to accelerate into the STEM Scholar Program

13. STEM FreshmanSummerSophomore_______________ FreshmanSummerSophomore_______________ English 9 Health (online) English 10 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) JuniorSummerSenior____________________ English 11 STEM Experience English 12 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 or Honors Pre-Calculus AP Physics 1 or AP Physics C AP Chemistry Government/Economics AP Chemistry Government/Economics American/Arizona History Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer/CS) AP Statistics Menu/Focus (Science/Eng/CS) Menu/Focus (Science/Eng/CS) Menu (PHS) Menu (PHS) Human Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Robotics, Honors Science Research Human Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Robotics, Honors Science Research Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/PHS) Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/PHS) Computer Science and Engineering @ PHS Computer Science and Engineering @ PHS Biotechnology at CGCC Biotechnology at CGCC Dual Enrollment Credits available Dual Enrollment Credits available Advanced Placement college credits available with successful test scores 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 Students entering with 8 th 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 ChemistryCHM 230/230LL4 Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryCHM 230/230LL4 Fundamentals of BiochemistryCHM 260/260LL4 Engineering (At PHS with ERAU) Honors Introduction to EngineeringEGR 1012 Honors Principles of EngineeringEGR 1153 Computer Science (At PHS) AP Computer Science PrinciplesTBD AP Computer Science ACSC 100/CSE 110Depends on score

15. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested students need to complete an application Interested students need to complete an application Applications will be accepted at registration for new freshmen 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 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 Dedicated counselor and coordinator support Career and College support Career and College support Challenging coursework Challenging coursework Project-based learning… relevant… motivating Project-based learning… relevant… motivating Recognition Recognition Participate in a guaranteed admissions pipeline Participate in a guaranteed admissions pipeline Graduate STEM-Prepared… Opens many doors Graduate STEM-Prepared… Opens many doors College readiness within your program of interest College readiness within your program of interest Support in mapping out college STEM pathways Support in mapping out college STEM pathways More attractive for scholarship applications More attractive for scholarship applications

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