The L’Anse Creuse Math, Science, and Technology Program A world of opportunities

Math, Science, and Technology “ Once we accept our limits, then we go beyond them. ” Albert Einstein

Math, Science, and Technology  Mr. Haas – Director for the Pankow Center  Mr. Sabelhaus – Associate Director for the Pankow Center  Ms. Diliberti – AP Physics 1 / AP Physics C  Mrs. Duncan – Precalculus / AP Calculus BC  Mrs. Ferrari – Algebra 2 / AP Statistics  Mrs. Garmo – Chemistry / AP Chemistry  Mrs. Sebring – Geometry  Mr. Nuechterlein – Biology / AP Biology MST Staff and Teachers

Math, Science, and Technology What is the Pankow Center?  Math, Science, and Technology (MST)  Performing Arts (PA)  Career and Technological Education (CTE)  Air Force Junior ROTC  Cognitively Impaired (CI) A diverse community with multiple programs and curriculums

Math, Science, and Technology Advantages of the MST Program  Excel in areas of mathematics, science, and technology with like-minded students in a small, collegiate environment.  Maintain a strong bond with their home high schools through athletics, music programs, and other extracurricular activities.  Establish friendships with students from other schools, expanding both social and academic support networks. Pankow programs offer students a unique learning experience.

Math, Science, and Technology Advantages of the MST Program  Cohort model  “Small school” concept  Flexible scheduling  Integrated research and technology  Additional Advanced Placement options in both Mathematics and Science  Job shadowing opportunities Feature components

Math, Science, and Technology Advantages of the MST Program  Field trips (U of M, MSU, Detroit Science Fair)  Class trips (Chicago, New York, Boston)  Student organizations (MST Leadership Council, Mu Alpha Theta)  Academic competitions (Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition, Log1 Contest)  Internship opportunities (Ford Motor Company High School Science and Technology Program) Special opportunities

Math, Science, and Technology Advantages of the MST Program Climate, culture, and results * Scores are from Spring of 2015, junior year for the Class of 2016 ACT Composite score  MST student average = 29.1  State average = 20.1 ACT Math score  MST student average = 29.5  State average = 19.9 ACT Science score  MST student average = 29.3  State average = 20.4

Math, Science, and Technology Advantages of the MST Program  Class of 2010: over $1,000,000  Class of 2011: over $1,900,000  Class of 2012: over $1,300,000  Class of 2013: over $2,700,000  Class of 2014: over $1,200,000  Class of 2015: over $2,500,000 Scholarships Awarded to MST Students Climate, culture, and results

Math, Science, and Technology Advantages of the MST Program  Central Michigan University  Eastern Michigan University  Ferris State University  Lawrence Technological University  Michigan Technological University  Michigan State University  Oakland University  University of Michigan  Wayne State University  Western Michigan University Colleges and Universities Attended by MST Graduates Climate, culture, and results

Math, Science, and Technology Advantages of the MST Program  Arizona State University  Boston University  Brown University  Case Western Reserve University  DePaul University  Massachusetts Institute of Technology  United States Naval Academy Colleges and Universities Attended by MST Graduates Climate, culture, and results

Math, Science, and Technology MST Alumni Feedback How did enrollment in MST prepare you for college?  The heavier workload prepared me for college.  I was more prepared for harder courses. They don’t seem as hard.  MST helped me learn how to learn.  I learned time management and how to balance my workload.  The environment is very similar to college, so it eased the transition.  I wouldn’t be at DePaul without MST.  It helped me with Chemistry!  The rigor of the program helped.  I felt encouraged and felt more ambition to succeed.  I learned how to work in study groups.

Math, Science, and Technology MST Curriculum  9 th Grade -MST Honors Geometry -MST Honors Biology -MST Research & Technology  10 th grade -MST Honors Algebra 2 -MST Honors Chemistry -MST Research & Technology -(option) AP Biology Research & Technology is integrated into all MST courses.  11 th Grade -MST Honors Precalculus -AP Physics 1 -MST Research & Technology -(option) AP Statistics -(option) AP Bio. or AP Chem.  12 th grade -AP Calculus BC or AP Statistics -AP Biology, or AP Chemistry, or AP Physics C -(option) Both AP mathematics -(option) Two AP science

Math, Science, and Technology Sample 9 th Grade Schedule HourCourseLocation 1MST Honors GeometryPankow Center 2MST Honors BiologyPankow Center 3MST Research & TechnologyPankow Center 4US HistoryHome high school 5PE / HealthHome high school 6English 9Home high school 7ElectiveHome high school More sample schedules are on display in the commons area.

Math, Science, and Technology Transportation  Transportation is provided to and from the home school each day.

Math, Science, and Technology  Application form  Typed essay (one page on back of application)  Letter of recommendation (8 th grade Algebra 1 teacher)  Letter of recommendation (8 th grade Science teacher)  NWEA MAP test (middle schools will submit scores)  Grade of B or better for both Semester 1 and 2 for both 8 th grade Algebra and Science  Website: Application Process and Requirements

Math, Science, and Technology Application Process and Requirements  Algebra 1 is a graduation requirement and also is a prerequisite for the MST Program.  Students who would like to be considered for acceptance into the MST Program must successfully complete Algebra 1 during the summer. -LCPS Summer School program is being restructured -Information on how/when Algebra 1 will be offered: TBA -Anyone who is not currently in Algebra 1, but will be applying to MST: please sign-in at the stage after this presentation What if my child is NOT in 8 th Grade Algebra 1?

Math, Science, and Technology Application Process and Requirements  Submit the following items to your home middle school counseling office no later than February 25, 2016: -Application -Typed essay (one page on back of application)  8 th grade Algebra 1 and Science teacher recommendation letters will be submitted by the teachers.  Take the NWEA MAP test (the winter test is currently being administered at your home middle school). Test scores will be forwarded to Pankow by middle schools. Current LCPS students

Math, Science, and Technology Application Process and Requirements  Submit the following items to the Pankow Center main office no later than February 25, 2016: -Application -Typed essay (one page on back of application) -Two teacher recommendations  Take the NWEA MAP test at LCPS middle school: -Date, time, and location to be determined -Information provided to all applicants in March Non-LCPS students

Math, Science, and Technology For more information…  LCPS website:  John Haas – Director for the Pankow Center -  Dean Sabelhaus – Associate Director for the Pankow Center - Contact us!