Transcript ATEMS High School Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math

ATEMS High School
Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, & Science
RE-DESIGNING HIGH SCHOOL
“Our economy can’t succeed unless our young people have
the skills that they need to succeed – and that’s what’s
happening here at Manor New Tech,” Mr. Obama said.
“We’ve also got to start rethinking and redesigning
America’s high schools. That’s part of what’s happening
here is there’s innovation going on that equips graduates for
the demands of a high-tech economy.”
RE-DESIGN BEGINS WITH…
EDUCATE TEXAS
• T-STEM Academies
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ATEMS High School (2009)
• Early College Initiative
• T-STEM Center – Texas Tech University
NEW TECH NETWORK
• Project Based Learning
• Technology
• Culture
Educate Texas (Texas High School Project)
T-STEM Academy
Academy of Technology, Engineering,
Math & Science (A.T.E.M.S.)
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
(STEM)
• Pre-Engineering Pathway
• Project Lead the Way
• PLTW Certified School
• Information Technology Pathway
• Adobe Creative Suite certifications
• Computer Science and Information Technology dual
credit opportunities through TSTC, ACU, McMurry, and
HSU.
New Tech Network
• Over 115 New Tech
Network High
Schools across the
U.S.
• A.T.E.M.S. High
School is one of 15
NTN high schools in
Texas.
New Tech Network
• Project Based Learning
• 21st Century Skills
• Collaboration, Communication, Agency, Creativity, Critical
Thinking, Innovation, etc…
• Technology
• 1-to-1 computer to student ratio
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
• Culture ~ Agency
• Trust, Respect, Responsibility
• Rigor, Relevance, Relationships
WHAT ARE WE
COMMITTED TO
We are committed to:
• Academic Success & Quality Teaching
• Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships
• 21st Century Education
• Project Based Learning
• Integration of Technology
• College Readiness
Results: (Class of 2013)
• Graduation Rate – 100%
• Recommended/Distinguished Plan – 99%
• Acceptance into post-secondary program – 95%
Parent Commitment
PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS CRITICAL
Student Commitment
STUDENT COMMITMENT IS CRITICAL
OUR APPROACH
Two-tiered approach to educating our students:
• The Foundational Experience
• 9th and 10th grade years
• Pre-AP curriculum in every core subject.
• Heavy project based learning experience.
• The College Prep Experience
• 11th and 12th grade years
• AP curriculum in most every core subject.
• Less project based learning, but more AP-directed instruction or dual
credit opportunities.
FOUNDATIONAL EXPERIENCE
+COLLEGE PREP EXPERIENCE
=COLLEGE READY
PRE-ENGINEERING
PATHWAY
*PROJECT LEAD THE WAY IS THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CURRICULUM
THAT IS UTILIZED ON OUR CAMPUS IN THE PRE-ENGINEERING PATHWAY.
*SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT IS REQUIRED IN THE 4TH YEAR OF
ENGINEERING.
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY
*SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT IS REQUIRED IN THE 4TH YEAR OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
ROBOTICS CLUB
• Mr. Keith Thomas
UIL ACADEMICS
• Mr. Nathan Monroe
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
• Mrs. Robyn Hamilton
MOUSE SQUAD
• Mr. Nathan Monroe
CHESS CLUB
• Dr. Ronald Blevins
DRAMA CLUB
• Mrs. Rebecca Rampy
YEARBOOK CLUB
• Mrs. Rebecca Rampy
“STARS” GROUP
• Mrs. Ashley West
1st place 2013 – BEST Robotics
Competition
Sweetwater Hub
Things to Know:
College Culture
BIG 12 Conference
9th - Valdez – Texas Tech University (RED RAIDERS)
10th - Monroe – University of Texas (LONGHORNS)
11th - Bunton – Baylor University (BEARS)
12th - West – Texas Christian University (HORNED FROGS)
ACC Conference
9th - Snell– University of North Carolina (TAR HEELS)
10th - Walker– University of Miami (HURRICANES)
11th - Haney– Clemson University (TIGERS)
12th - Norris – Duke University (BLUE DEVILS)
PAC 12 Conference
9th - Lipps – University of Washington (HUSKIES)
10th - Blevins – University of Colorado (BUFFALOES)
11th - Castleberry – University of Arizona (WILDCATS)
12th - Dam – University of Oregon (DUCKS)
Conference USA
9th - Angell – Southern Methodist University (MUSTANGS)
10th - Rampy – University of North Texas (EAGLES)
11th - Packer – Rice University (OWLS)
12th - DeBaca– University of El Paso-Texas (MINERS)
SEC Conference
9th - Carr – University of Florida (GATORS)
10th - Thomas – Louisiana State University (TIGERS)
11th - Wood– University of Georgia (BULLDOGS)
12th - Hamilton – Texas A&M (AGGIES)
Things to Know:
School Day
Graduation Plan
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Recommended or Distinguished Plan - (our goal every year is 100%)
AP or Dual Credit opportunities
Career Pathways in Engineering & Info. Tech.
Typical Day (Subject to Change)
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Period 1 – Pre-AP Biology
Period 2 – Pre-AP Algebra I
Period 3 – Band
Period 4 – A Lunch
Period 4 – Pre-AP English I
Advisory Class (30 minutes)
Period 5 – Pre-AP World History
Period 6 – Spanish I
Period 7 – Introduction to Engineering
Bell Schedule
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8:40am – School Day begins
3:15pm – School Day ends
Distinguished Achievement
Program
In addition to 3 years of foreign language, a student must meet the
following requirements:
SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
Things to Know
New to the district?
• Registration into AISD begins with Mrs. Kari Leong, Executive Director of
Student Services. Cost to enroll in AISD is $25. In order to be admitted into
AISD, students must pass all STAAR tests in 8th grade, have minimal attendance
and discipline problems, and have passing grades that allows them to advance
into 9th grade.
• AISD Administration is located between N2nd and N3rd on Pine St.
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Beginning of School Year Assembly at McMurry University
End of School Year Assembly at McMurry University
Monthly PTO Meetings – 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm.
ATEMS Goes to College Day – cost $25
• Fall – out-of-town trip (TTU, ASU, TSU, HPU, MSU)
• Spring – local trip (McM, ACU, HSU, Cisco, TSTC-Sweetwater)
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Saturday Math Tutoring Sessions
After School & Before School Tutoring Sessions
Things to Know
New Student “Need to Knows”:
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Pre-AP English I – summer reading is Unwind
Pre-AP English II – summer reading is A Separate Peace
Junior AP – In Cold Blood
Senior AP - For Whom The Bell Tolls
Dual Credit Junior English – No textbook needs to be purchased
Mathematics – TI-Nspire CX Calculator ($140 est.)
Transportation
• Busing provided between AHS/CHS and ATEMS before and after school
- tutoring
• Busing provided between AHS/CHS and ATEMS during school day for
band, choir, orchestra, JROTC, and athletics
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Period 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Things to Know - Activities
Summer Activities for incoming students
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Volleyball Nights @ Sonic
Swimming Party @ HSU
Miniature Golf Nights @ Play Faire Park
New Student Orientation – August
Game Night @ ATEMS
www.geocaching.com
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!
STUDENT
College
Ready
PARENT
SCHOOL
Commitment!
College Ready
Work Ready
Life Ready