Forsyth Central High School
Why is STEM important?
“The Nation’s future depends on our ability to
educate today’s students in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Despite
the fact that many U.S. students excel in STEM,
U.S. students as a whole perform poorly on
international comparisons of mathematical and
scientific proficiency”.
~ “Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future”, a report
by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and
Technology (PCAST), published September 2010
Why is STEM important?
 It is essential that the U.S. maintain its position as the world’s
leading innovator.
 Innovation leads to new products and processes that sustain
our industrial base; innovation depends on a solid knowledge
base in math, science and engineering.
 All jobs of the future will require a basic understanding of
math and science. The most recent ten year employment
projections by the U.S. Labor Department show that of the
20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014, 15 of
them require significant mathematics or science preparation
to successfully compete for a job. (2004, Bureau of Labor
and Statistics)
STEM in FCS?
Siemens
We can Save the World
Challenge
GSEF
Undergraduate Degree Requirements:
Biotechnology
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Vet, Pre-Pharmacy, Molecular Biology,
and biological science majors
 General Chemistry with lab: 2 semesters
 Organic Chemistry with lab: 2 semesters
 General Physics with lab: 2 semesters
 General Biology with lab: 2 semesters
 English: 2 semesters
 Calculus: 1 semester
Based on degree requirements posted by: Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Auburn, Purdue,Virginia Tech, Clemson, NC
State, University of Illinois Urbana, University of Alabama, and University of Michigan.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements:
Engineering
Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Computer,
Aerospace, Material Science and Civil
 Calculus I/II/III
 General Chemistry with lab: 1-2 semesters
 Introductory Physics with lab: 1-2 semesters
 Required two additional science elective with lab:
 Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science
Based on degree requirements posted by: Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Auburn, Purdue,Virginia Tech, Clemson, NC
State, University of Illinois Urbana, University of Alabama, and University of Michigan.
Scientists and Engineers
work in many of the same
fields and industries but
have different roles.
Criteria will include
but not limited to
 Scores on the 7th grade math and science CRCT’s at the Exceeds
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level.
Student is currently enrolled in Accelerated Math I in 8th grade or
will be advancing to Accelerated Math I in 9th grade.
Above standard success in 8th grade Physical Science.
Classroom performance is routinely superior as compared to
classmates.
Student displays independent initiative and is motivated by
academic challenges.
Student performs well and is committed to strong study habits.
Student possesses above average learning maturity.
Forsyth Central High School
STEM Academy
Purpose:
FCHS STEM Academy is
focused on making
connections between
rigorous academic core and
innovative career-technical
course offerings to engage
students in relevant, realworld studies.
Graduation Requirements
Courses
Units Required
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health/Personal Fitness
Career Tech and/or
Modern Language and/or
Fine Arts
4
4
4
3
1
3
Additional Elective
Total Units
(Minimum)
4
23
STEM Graduate
Science/Biotech Focus
 Completion of Biotech Pathway
 Scientific Research I (9th graders taken with Biology Honors)
 Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units, 1 period per day)
 Application of Biotechnology
 Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
 Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in STEM Courses
 Completion of 2 Foreign Language Courses
 Participation in co-curricular activities such as Science Fair
Revised 3/5/2012
STEM Graduate
Science/Biotech Focus continued
 Science Courses
 Required:
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Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
 Math Courses—one of the following required paths
 Path I
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Accelerated Math I
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Calculus AB
 Path II
 Accelerated Math II
 Accelerated Math III
 AP Calculus AB/BC
 Fourth Math Option including ACCEL Math
Revised 3/5/2012
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
SCIENCE/BIOTECH
FOCUS
STEM—Science/Biotech Focus
9th Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Biology Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Scientific Research or Elective
Health/Personal Fitness or
Elective (Health/Personal Fitness
will have to be completed before
graduation)
Chemistry Honors
Physics or Elective
AP Physics C or Elective or AP
Foreign Language
Accelerated Math I
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III or Elective
Foreign Language IV or AP
Statistics or Elective
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
9th Lit Honors or
9th Lit
10th Lit Honors or
10th Lit
AP Language or
American Lit
AP Literature or
ACCEL ELA or
Senior ELA
AP Human Geography or
World Geography or
Elective
AP World History or
World History
AP US History or
US History
AP Gov’t/Econ or
ACCEL or
Gov’t/Econ
Scientific Research I
Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology
(2 units) or Elective
Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology
(2 units) or Applications of
Biotechnology
Biotechnology Internship
Applications of Biotechnology
Biotechnology Internship
Work Based Learning
Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing
Elective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology Completion
Revised 3/5/12
STEM—Science/Biotech Focus
9th Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Biology Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Scientific Research or Elective
Health/Personal Fitness or
Elective (Health/Personal Fitness
will have to be completed before
graduation)
Chemistry Honors
AP Physics or Elective or
Foreign Language IV
AP Physics or Elective or
Advanced Science Option
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
ACCEL Math
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III or Elective
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
Elective
9th Lit Honors or
9th Lit
10th Lit Honors or
10th Lit
AP Language or
American Lit
AP Literature or
ACCEL ELA or
Senior ELA
AP Human Geography or
World Geography or
Elective
AP World History or
World History
AP US History or
US History
AP Gov’t/Econ or
ACCEL or
Gov’t/Econ
Scientific Research I
Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology
(2 units) or Elective
Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology
(2 units) or Applications of
Biotechnology
Biotechnology Internship
Applications of Biotechnology
Biotechnology Internship
Work Based Learning
Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing
Elective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology Completion
Revised 3/5/12
STEM Graduate
Math/Engineering Focus
 Completion of Engineering Pathway
 Foundations of Engineering
 Engineering Concepts
 Engineering Applications
 Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
 Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in STEM Courses
 Completion of 2 Foreign Language Courses
 Participation in co-curricular activities such as Robotics and
Math Team
Revised 3/5/2012
STEM Graduate
Math/Engineering Focus continued
 Science Courses
 Required:




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Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
 Math Courses—one of the following required paths
 Path I

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

Accelerated Math I
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Calculus AB
 Path II
 Accelerated Math II
 Accelerated Math III
 AP Calculus AB/BC
 Fourth Math Option including ACCEL Math
Revised 3/5/2012
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Math/Engineering
FOCUS
STEM—Math/Engineering Focus
9th Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Biology Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
Accelerated Math I
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
Accelerated Math III
AP Calculus AB/BC
(2 periods)
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
or AP Calculus AB
ACCEL Math
Health/Personal Fitness or
Elective (Health/Personal Fitness
will have to be completed before
graduation)
Chemistry Honors
AP Stat (with Accelerated Math
III) or
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
Elective
9th Lit Honors or
9th Lit
10th Lit Honors or
10th Lit
AP Language or
American Lit
AP Literature or
ACCEL ELA or
Senior ELA
AP Human Geography or
World Geography or
Elective
AP World History or
World History
AP US History or
US History
AP Gov’t/Econ or
ACCEL or
Gov’t/Econ
Foreign Language I or II
Elective
Foreign Language II or III
Elective
Foreign Language III or IV
Elective
Foreign Language IV or AP
Foreign Language or Elective
Foundations of Engineering
Engineering Concepts
Engineering Applications
Work Based Learning
Research Design and Project
Management
Work Based Learning
Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing
Elective Requirements for STEM Engineering Completion
Revised 3/5/12
Stem Graduate
Biotech & Engineering Focus
 Completion of Biotech Pathway
 Scientific Research I (9th graders taken with Biology Honors)
 Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units, 1 period per day)
 Application of Biotechnology
 Completion of Engineering Pathway
 Foundations of Engineering
 Engineering Concepts
 Engineering Applications
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Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in STEM Courses
Completion of 2 Foreign Language Courses
Participation in co-curricular activities such as Science Fair and
Robotics or Math Team
Stem Completer—Biotech &
Engineering Focus
 Science Courses
 Required:
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Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
 Math Courses—one of the following required paths
 Path I




Accelerated Math I
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Calculus AB
 Path II
 Accelerated Math II
 Accelerated Math III
 AP Calculus AB/BC
 Fourth Math Option including ACCEL Math
Revised 3/5/2012
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Biotech & Engineering
Focus
STEM—Science/Biotech & Math Engineering Focus
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Biology Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Scientific Research or AP Physics
or Elective
Chemistry Honors
AP Physics or Elective
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
2
Health/Personal Fitness or
Elective (Health/Personal Fitness
will have to be completed before
graduation)
3
Accelerated Math I
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III or Elective
AP Language or
American Lit
AP Literature or
ACCEL ELA or
Senior ELA
9th Lit Honors or
9th Lit
10th Lit Honors or
10th Lit
AP US History or
US History
AP Gov’t/Econ or
ACCEL or
Gov’t/Econ
AP Human Geography or
World Geography or
Elective
AP World History or
World History
Engineering Concepts
Engineering Applications
Work Based Learning
Scientific Research I
Foundation of Engineering
Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology
(2 units) or Applications of
Biotechnology
Biotechnology Internship
Applications of Biotechnology
Biotechnology Internship
Work Based Learning
1
4
5
6
7
Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing
Elective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology & Engineering Completion
Revised 3/5/12
STEM—Science/Biotech & Math Engineering Focus
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Biology Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Scientific Research or AP Foreign
Language or Elective
Chemistry Honors
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
AP Physics
2
Health/Personal Fitness or
Elective (Health/Personal Fitness
will have to be completed before
graduation)
3
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)
ACCEL Math
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III or Elective
AP Language or
American Lit
AP Literature or
ACCEL ELA or
Senior ELA
9th Lit Honors or
9th Lit
10th Lit Honors or
10th Lit
AP US History or
US History
AP Gov’t/Econ or
ACCEL or
Gov’t/Econ
AP Human Geography or
World Geography or
Elective
AP World History or
World History
Engineering Concepts
Engineering Applications
Work Based Learning
Scientific Research I
Foundation of Engineering
Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology
(2 units) or Applications of
Biotechnology
Biotechnology Internship
Applications of Biotechnology
Biotechnology Internship
Work Based Learning
1
4
5
6
7
Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing
Elective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology & Engineering Completion
Revised 3/5/12
Criteria for remaining in the STEM
Academy—ALL are required
 Participation in the Fall Design Challenge
 Participation in an approved co-curricular event
 Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0
 Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in STEM courses
 Acquire a teacher recommendation to continue in academic
and career tech STEM classes
 Completed or working on completing 2 years of the same
foreign language
Revised 3/5/2012
K-12 IMPACT
 Engage students in upper elementary and middle school to
pursue STEM through summer STEM camps and in school
field trips
 Foster articulation across elementary, middle, and high
school to enhance math and science education K-12
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 Develop apprenticeship opportunities with local industries
 Partner with universities and technical colleges to offer joint
enrollment opportunities
 Encourage mentorships leveraging industry and postsecondary researchers, practitioners, experts, and leaders
ACADEMY OUTCOMES
 Prepare students to be more competitive for college
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admissions, scholarships, and career opportunities
Produce workforce-ready, innovative graduates for STEM
industries in Forsyth County
Increase the number of graduates pursuing STEM–focused
degrees and careers
Expand high school course offerings at the middle school
level that support the STEM Academy
Promote STEM awareness and learner interest through
STEM Summer Boot Camp for middle school students
Next steps for rising 9th grade….
 Out of District Application if not already in FCHS district
 Deadline: December 20, 2011
 STEM Academy Application
 Deadline: December 20, 2011
 Demographic information
 CRCT Scores
 Current Grades
 Organization and Work Habits
 Essay
 Middle School Teacher recommendations
Next steps current 9th Grade student
 Current 9th Graders ONLY (2011-2012)
 STEM Academy Application
 Application Opens: November 18, 2011
 Deadline: December 20, 2011
 Demographic information
 Current Grades
 EOCT Scores
 Organization and Work Habits
 Essay
 High School Teacher recommendations
Questions?