E-STEM ACADEMY, INC.
SCHOOLS RECRUITMENT DAY PROGRAM:
AN EXPLOSION OF ACADEMIC
& ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Texas Southern University Science Building
WELCOME
• Ms. Lois Bullock, B.S., M.B.A.
Founder and Head of Schools
Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. Schools
OVERVIEW OF
E-STEM ACADEMY, INC.
• History
• Number of Schools
• Introduction of E-STEM Administrators
WELCOME
• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A.
Principal, High School West Campus
• BA, English, Fisk University
• MA, English, Texas Southern University
• EdD, Curriculum/Instruction, Education
Leadership; University of Houston
(projected 2011)
• 13 years teaching; 2 years administrating
WELCOME
• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A.
Principal, High School West Campus
Awards/ Service
• Teacher of the Year , 2006
• HISD Regional Teacher of the Year, 2008
• Ivy League, Foundations & Charities,
– Principal of the Year, 2010
• Member, Missouri City Chapter of Links
• Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Member, Houston Chapter of Drifters
WELCOME
• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A.
Principal, High School West Campus
Educational Motto
Excellence is a virtue!
WELCOME
• Mr. Ceaser Crawford, B.S.
Principal, High School Central Campus
• Rust College, BS Computer Science 1993;
Minor, Business Administration
• Length of Teaching – 8 years
• Teacher of the Year, HISD Charter Schools
2006
WELCOME
• Mr. Ceaser Crawford, B.S.
Principal, High School Central Campus
Educational Motto
If you can read… you can write your thoughts,
if you can write you can share your brillance
with the world.
WELCOME
• Ms. Francine Frazier, BSEE, MPP, M.Ed
Coordinator, E-STEM Academy(s)
• Prairie View A&M University, BS Electrical
Engineering 1991;
• Georgetown University, Masters of Public
Policy
• Columbia University, Teachers College,
Masters of Education, Education Leadership
• Teaching/ Administration in STEM – 15 years
WELCOME
• Ms. Francine Frazier, BSEE, MPP, M.Ed
Coordinator, E-STEM Academy(s)
Education Motto
“All children can learn with the right amount of
resources and time. It is our responsibility as
educators to determine the proper amount”
CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Rigor
• Challenging and Focused Curriculum
• Distinguished High School Diploma
• Required Tutorials
• Required Summer Camp
• Disciplined Learning Environment
• On-going Assessments
CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Rigor
• College Readiness
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Advanced Placement Courses
College Planning
Dual Credit Program
College Board CLEP Test
Associates Degree (24 transferable college credits)
College Campus Tours
Academic Scholarships
CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Relevance
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Innovative Learning Environment
Preparing for 21st Century Careers
Field Experiences
Educating the “Whole Child”
Job Shadowing
CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Success-Oriented Relationships
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Small Classroom Atmosphere
Monthly Family Night
Partnerships and Alliances
Mentors
Home Visits
Academic Alliances
– Texas Southern University
– Prairie View A&M University
RECORD OF SUCCESS
• Exemplary TAKs Rating
• High Student Retention Rate
• High Student Attendance Rate
9th Grade TAKS performance in
Reading for the 2009-2010
9th Grade TAKS performance in
Mathematics 2009-2010
9th Grade Stanford 10 performance - 2010
% of students on Grade level or above
10th Grade Stanford 10 performance - 2010
% of students on Grade level or above
SAMPLE OF ACADEMIC OFFERINGS
• Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics-integrated Curriculum
• List the AP Courses, Electives, and
Clubs offered at E-STEM Academy, Inc.
PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCES
AND RELATIONSHIPS
• Houston Independent School District
• Texas-Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematic Initiative (T-STEM)
• Texas High School Project
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
• Communities Foundation of Texas
• The Choice Foundation, Inc.
PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCES
AND RELATIONSHIPS (CONTINUED)
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Missouri City Chapter of The Links, Inc.
Port of Houston Authority
CenterPoint Energy
BP, America
Bronze Eagles Flying Club, Inc.
The Ensemble Theatre
EXAMPLES OF FIELD EXPERIENCES
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Port of Houston
Federal Reserve Bank
The Ensemble Theatre
Society for the Performing Arts
CenterPoint Energy
NASA
BP America
Ellington Airport
Texas Children’s Hospital
Federal Court
SCIENCE FAIRS
• Robotics Competition
• College for a Day Academic Bowl
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Community Service
– Soles-to-Souls Shoe Drive Project
– Cuney Homes Senior Citizen Program
• Field Trips (fun-based trips)
• Clubs
• Sports
OTHER BENEFITS
• Free Laptops and Zip Drives
• Uniforms
• Transportation Support
Remarks
• Partners
– Prairie View A&M University,
• Dr. Freddie Frazier
• Parents
• Students