Transcript SFA STEM Academy - Nacogdoches High School

SFA STEM Academy
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Inspiring the next generation
of Mathematicians, Scientists,
and Engineers
Mission
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The mission of the SFA
STEM Academy is to
engage high school
students in real-world
applications of the
STEM disciplines
within an encouraging
community of SFA
faculty and high school
teachers who support
and inspire them both
academically and
interpersonally.
Primary Objective
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The primary objective
of the SFA STEM
Academy is to
engage academically
capable high school
students in realworld, problembased, integrated
research/field
experiences where
science and
mathematics are
brought to life.
Key Players
SFA Faculty
Area Master Teachers
High
School
Students
Target Population
NISD high school students with:
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Good academic standing (“B”
average in science and math
courses)
Good attendance/tardy record
Successful completion of
Algebra 1
Interest in STEM disciplines
Aptitude in mathematics
Enthusiasm for learning
Investigative nature
Team player mentality
Program Components
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Rigorous program of coursework in science and mathematics
STEM elective courses that integrate science and mathematics
in real-life, problem-based experiences
Research and field-based experiences with SFA faculty
utilizing SFA laboratories, equipment, and facilities for a half
day every three weeks
Cohort design that encourages cohesiveness among academy
participants (students, teachers, and SFA faculty) and serves as
a community of support and scholarly enrichment
Selective pathways for upper-level students allowing them to
investigate specific areas of interest with SFA STEM faculty
while gaining college credit in science and mathematics
Peer-mentoring system
STEM Endorsement vs. SFA STEM Academy:
What’s the Difference?
Why choose this academy?
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Rigorous set of coursework that enhances college readiness
High School graduation with a minimum of 15 college
credit hours in science and mathematics
Ongoing interaction with SFA STEM faculty
Opportunity for real-life investigation and field experiences
Individualized research project opportunities
Utilization of SFA laboratories, equipment, and facilities
Personalized attention from SFA STEM faculty and NISD
master teachers
Community of support with mentorship experiences
Opportunities for exposure to research activity
Opportunity to enter a STEM career path fully qualified
Selective Pathways
Sample high school
degree plan
Sample high school
degree plan
Sample high school
degree plan
STEM Elective Courses
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STEM 1, STEM 2, General STEM, Chemical and Life Sciences,
Math and Engineering
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Six, six-week sessions
Project-based
Integrated curriculum of the science and math the students are
taking that year
Held at SFA or field sites (1/2 day every 3 weeks) and NHS (regular
class period)
SFA faculty member(s) and NHS teacher (involved in the academy)
deliver each course
SFA faculty, master teachers and STEM Academies Coordinator are
currently developing the courses
STEM Research Project
Student Applications
Applications available beginning tonight
and are due by March 24th.
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Directly following our meeting tonight, or
From Katy Gibbs or Michelle Baggett anytime
until March 24th.
Applications should be returned to Katy
Gibbs or Michelle Baggett.
Questions?