2. SYNERGI 4 Mission SYNERGI is designed for creative students that are motivated by academic success, aspire to obtain college and career readiness skills and prepare for the professional challenges of a global community with an interest and aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

3. SYNERGI 4 I 4 = Inquiry, Investigation, Innovation, Inventions that will develop the minds of our students as they interact and transform in the 21 st century.

4. What is SYNERGI 4 ? A T-STEM academy that builds a strong foundation for students that want to pursue postsecondary education or careers in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. Each student must select a PLTW pathway in the area of engineering or biomedical science. Will participate in a small community of learners (cohort) that utilizes a curriculum that is project-based and experiential in nature that reflects real world applications. A school within a school with access to all extracurricular activities (ex. Sports, fine arts, clubs).

5. The SYNERGI 4 Student: Must be committed to enrollment in rigorous college and career readiness classes while earning 12-30 college credits upon graduation on the Foundation Plan with STEM Endorsement. Must complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service yearly and participate in extra- curricular activities to include science and math UIL activities.

6. The SYNERGI 4 Student: Will develop 21 st century skills of competency, collaboration, communication, critical and creative thinking. Will engage in challenging and rewarding field work, technical competitions, and learning that will prepare them to be the researchers, innovators, engineers, and leaders of the next decade and beyond.

7. Schedule Students are required to commit to summer sessions freshman, sophomore, and junior years. Students are required to enroll in math and science Pre AP, AP and Dual credit classes. Must take the SYNERGI 4 T-STEM Elective class all 4 years. Participate in a PLTW pathway such as… – Engineering – Biomedical Sciences

8. Questions about SYNERGI 4 ? Please contact one of the following individuals if you have any questions. Ms. Antoinette Howard SYNERGI 4 Administrator ahoward@sisd.net 937-2406 Mr. Noe Robles SYNERGI 4 Coordinator nroble02@sisd.net 937-2629