PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STEM DIPLOMA STEM SCHOLAR DIPLOMA (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

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.

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 1 summer STEM workshop at PHS- Freshman or Sophomore summers Must submit a Science Fair project for HISEF during freshman year Honors Biology class 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.

FEATURES Online learning opportunity Project Based Learning models that coordinate content from AP science courses and higher level mathematics courses Participation in a summer workshop STEM Experience Extensive opportunity to earn college credits prior to graduation from high school Rigorous program of study to make your student college ready 90% of college freshmen in 2009-2010 took at least one online course. CGCC Classes would reciprocate as high school credits.

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 hood to wear at graduation STEM students will indicate the program on their college admission applications

CAREER CENTER/COORDINATOR SUPPORT 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

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

PROGRAM COSTS AP Exams are $95.00 per exam Dual Enrollment for college credit is $86.00 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 PHS Possible STEM Experience fees Financial assistance may be available

STEM SCHOLAR Freshman Summer Sophomore_________ Honors English 9 Health (Online) Honors English 10 Honors Algebra 2 STEM Workshop Honors Brief Calculus or Honors Biology (Science Fair) (Fresh or Soph) Honors Pre-Calculus AP World History Honors Chemistry Physical Education Electives/Elective & Health World Language 1 World Language 2 AP Statistics Junior Summer Senior________________ AP English 11 STEM Experience AP or DE English 12 AP Calculus 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

STEM Freshman Summer Sophomore_______________ English 9 Health (online) English 10 Honors Geometry STEM Workshop Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology(Science Fair) (Fresh/Soph Honors Chemistry World History Electives/Elective-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 AP Calculus 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

Offered at the Chandler Gilbert Community College Campus 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) Honors Introduction to Engineering ECE 102 2 Honors Principles of Engineering ECE 103 2 Honors Digital Electronics None Computer Science (At PHS) AP Computer Science Principles Depends on College Depends on Score AP Computer Science A CSC 100/CSE 110 4 * CGCC courses will have to be paid at $86.00 per credit hour.

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

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

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

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