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.

3. 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.

4. 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 took at least one online course.
CGCC Classes would reciprocate as high school credits.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. STEM SCHOLAR Freshman Summer Sophomore_________
Honors English Health (Online) Honors English 10
Honors Algebra 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 World Language 2
AP Statistics
Junior Summer Senior________________
AP English 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 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

10. STEM Freshman Summer Sophomore_______________
English 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 World Language 2
Physical Education Fine Art Elective(s)
Junior Summer Senior____________________
English 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 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

11. 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
Honors Principles of Engineering ECE
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
* CGCC courses will have to be paid at $86.00 per credit hour.

12. 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

13. 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

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

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