PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
STEM DIPLOMA
STEM SCHOLAR DIPLOMA
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics)
OBJECTIVE
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To offer the most rigorous academic program
available for ALL students whose interest is in
the engineering and science fields. The STEM
Diploma would offer 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
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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 (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
 .5 credit of STEM elective
 1 credit of Physical Education
2 summer STEM workshops at ASU/PHS - Sophomore and Junior summers
1 summer STEM Experience…Senior summer
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Job Shadowing at partner companies
STEM Exploration
Summer enrichment programs at ASU
Summer bridge programs at ASU
Students must maintain a 3.5 weighted GPA for the STEM Diploma and a 3.8
weighted GPA for the STEM Scholar Diploma
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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
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Online learning opportunity
Project Based Learning models that coordinate
content from AP science courses and higher
level mathematics courses
Participation in summer workshops
Job shadowing at a STEM company
Focus courses available in partnership with
CGCC and ASU
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Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Sciences.
STEM elective class to research and explore
STEM careers
Extensive opportunity to earn college credits
prior to graduation from high school
RECOGNITION
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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 cord to
wear at graduation
STEM students will indicate the program
on their college admission applications
COUNSELING/CAREER
CENTER/COORDINATOR
SUPPORT
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One counselor will be assigned to track and assist
students throughout their 4 years
A Coordinator will be appointed to oversee the STEM
program
Students will work with the Career Center to apply for
college admission and scholarships
Counselor/Coordinator will assist students with applying
for summer workshops and STEM experience
Counselor/Coordinator will assist students in enrolling in
online courses and off-campus courses from the Focus
menu.
Counselor will maintain credits checks and GPA checks to
ensure students’ success in the program
PARTNERSHIPS
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ASU with pending agreement will:
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Guarantee admittance into ASU Polytechnic program
Work to offer EGR 101/102 (Engineering) at PHS
Allow students to take EGR 101/102 (Engineering) at
Polytechnic campus
Offer summer STEM workshops
Offer a Junior High School summer head start
program
Map pathways for college that correspond to our
program of study
Help promote the program and attend informational
nights
PARTNERSHIPS
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Chandler Gilbert Community College will:
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schedule classes as needed to assist PHS
students in completing their focus courses if
enrollment is sufficient
offer summer workshops for PHS STEM
students when available
map a program of study for the focus courses
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
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Students in the program will be required
to:
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Complete AP exams in all AP classes they take
Take the ACT, PSAT and SAT tests
Apply for college admission
PROGRAM COSTS
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AP Exams are $87.00 per exam
Dual Enrollment for college credit is $76.00 per
credit hour
College courses taken at CGCC are $76.00 per
credit hour
University courses taken at ASU are $592.00 per
credit hour (Typical course is 3-4 credit hours)
Possible fees for summer workshops at ASU
Possible STEM Experience fees
Financial assistance may be available
STEM SCHOLAR
Freshman
Honors English 9
* Honors Algebra 2
Honors Biology
Honors World History
World Language 1
Physical Education
Summer
Health (Online)
STEM Workshop
(Fresh/Soph)
Junior
AP English 11
Accelerated AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Chemistry/Physics
AP American/Arizona History
Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer)
Fine Art Elective/Elective
Summer
Job Shadow/Exp
Sophomore
Honors English 10
Honors Brief Calculus
Honors Chemistry/Physics
STEM Elective/Fine Arts
World Language 2
Menu (Math)
Senior
AP or DE English 12
Multivariable Calc and Diff Eq
Honors Chemistry/Physics
AP Government/AP Economics
Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer)
Menu (PHS)
AP Statistics, Human Biology, AP Biology (AP Environmental Science if offered)
Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/ASU)
Computer Science, Biotechnology, Engineering
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Dual Enrollment Credits available
Advanced Placement Credits available with successful test scores
Students entering with Algebra 1 may take the Geometry/Algebra 2 block
STEM
Freshman
English 9
*Honors Geometry
Honors Biology
World History
World Language 1
Physical Education
Junior
English 11
Honors Brief Calculus
AP Chemistry/Physics
American/Arizona History
Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer)
Menu (Math)
Summer
Health (online)
STEM Workshop
(Fresh/Soph)
Summer
Job Shadow/Exp
Sophomore
English 10
Honors Algebra 2
Honors Chemistry/Physics
STEM Elect/Fine Arts
World Language 2
Fine Art Elective/Elective
Senior
English 12
Accelerated AP Calculus AB/BC
Honors Chemistry/Physics
Government/Economics
Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer)
Menu (PHS)
AP Statistics, Human Biology, AP Biology (AP Environmental Science if offered)
Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/ASU)
Computer Science, Biotechnology, Engineering
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Dual Enrollment Credits available
Advanced Placement Credits available with successful test scores
* Students entering with 8th grade math may take Algebra 1/Geometry/Algebra 2 course
FOCUS COURSES
Offered at the Chandler Gilbert Community College Campus
Biotechnology
Intro to Biotechnology
Biotechnology Seminar
Biotechnology AB
Applied Biosciences: Biotechnology
Engineering
Engineering Analysis Tools & Tech
Engineering Problem Solving & Design
OR
Bioengineering
Computer Science
Intro to Computer Science JAVA
JAVA II
OR
Visual Basic Introduction
BIO
BIO
BIO
BIO
107
211AA
211AB
247
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ECE 102
ECE 103
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ECE 111
3
CSC 110AA
CSC 200AA
3
3
CSC 181
3
Offered at ASU Polytechnic Campus
Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Design I
Introduction to Engineering Design II
EGR 101
EGR 102
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APPLICATION PROCESS
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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) or by phone
Why be a STEM Program
Participant?
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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
What if…
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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.