Prince Georges County Public Schools

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The Science Technology Program

• Prince Georges County Public Schools

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Hello! Students

• Todays 8th or 9th Graders

• Tomorrows High School
• Graduates

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Todays Choices Create
Tomorrows Opportunities

• Where Do You See Yourself After High School?

• What are Your Interests?

Make the Right Moves. Today!
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The Science and Technology Program
What is it? Who might be interested?
Overview Statement
The Science and Technology Program is a 4-year
high school course of study which provides
increased educational opportunity in the
scientific and Technological fields for selected
students from all geographic areas of Prince
Georges County. The program provides in-depth
experiences in all academic disciplines to assist
in the intellectual growth and development of
student who have

• Are you interest in mathematics, science and
  technology ?

• Do you have the potential for developing academic
  and applied skills in science and technology?

• Do you have career goals in scientific and
  technological fields?

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The Typical Student
Science and Technology Program
A young man or woman who wants to grow
socio-academically and gain a working knowledge
of the practical skills, processes and issues
found in the world of Science and Technology.
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Science and Technology Program
Program Locations

• Eleanor Roosevelt High School (residence
  is north of Route 50 and S. Bowie)
• Charles Herbert Flowers High School (residence is
  south Rt.50/north Pennsylvania Ave.and West of
  Church Road)
• Oxon Hill High School
  (residences is south of Pennsylvania Avenue)
• 930 a.m. -gt 410 p.m. ----- OHHS CHFHS
• 830 a.m. -gt 340 p.m ----- ERHS

Program Times
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Transportation

• School Bus (Regular day)

• School Bus ( After School Activity)

• Metro System

• Other

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A pre-college academic program which prepares
students
Academic Focus

• to deal with the challenges of academic life
• for further education in the fields of science,
  mathematics, engineering or other
  pre-professional career fields.
• to deal with issues in Science,Technology and
  Society

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Academic Program Sequence

• Grades 9 10 Skills and knowledge building
• Grades 11 12 Guided applications and theory
  (AP science, math college
  level courses)
• Grades 9 -gt 12 Independent Research
  (Annual Science /
  Engineering Project) (Research Practicum
  Project (12))

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Academic Program Structure

The Science and Technology Program consist of a
highly specialized sequence of courses in

• Biological Science
• Computer Science
• Physical Science
• Pre-engineering Technologies

• Language Arts
• Humanities
• Foreign Language

In addition to required courses in
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Graduation Requirements
Number of Courses

• 4 - Science
• 4 - Mathematics
• 2 - Engineering
• 2 - Advanced S/T
• 1 - Research

• 4 - Language Arts
• 3 - Social Studies
• 2 - Foreign Language
• 1 - P.E./Health
• 5 - Electives

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Core Academic and Practical Experiences

• Science
• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Engineering Technology

Let's Take a Closer Look at These
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What is Science for?
Biology
What is Science?
Science is a exploration process for studying
the universe around us.
Chemistry

• Science is for answering questions and
• giving us understanding.

Physics
Areas of Science!
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We Explore Science through Courses in
Chemistry I
Biology
Geology
Microbiology
Bio-Organic Chemistry
Physics
AP Biology
Physiology
AP Physics B C
AP Chemistry
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What is Mathematics?

• Mathematics is a tool for numbers

1 25 46 2X
What is Mathematics for ?
Mathematics is for measuring, analyzing,describing
and predicting
Lets Explore Mathematics!
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We Explore Mathematics through Courses in
Geometry
Algebra 1 2
Trigonometry
Probability
Differential Equations
Calculus 1 2
Linear Algebra
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What is Computer Science?

• Computer Science is an application of Science and
  Technology used to regulate the electronic
  machines of our lives

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What is Engineering Technology?

• The things and systems used by people are
• designed and created through
• Engineering Technology

What is Engineering Technology for?

• Engineering Technology is for solving problems to
  meet our needs and wants.

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We Explore Engineering through Courses in
Engineering Foundations 1 2
Productions Systems
Structural Systems
Engineering Drafting Design
Energy Systems
Electrical Systems
Architectural Drafting Design
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Arts, Humanities Other Programs
The arts and humanities provide you as a student
of a global community the opportunity to grow,
excel and become well rounded.

• TAG/Honors English and Social Studies
• Foreign Languages (5-7)
• Fine and Performing Arts (Music, Art, Drama)
• JROTC, Family Consumer Technology, P.E.
  Business

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Extra-curricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities help you learn more
about yourself, work productively with others and
have fun.

• We Offer

• All Sports (individual team)

• Academic Teams (Math, Language, OM, Its
  Academic..)

• Enrichment Activities (Music, Art, Drama)

• Opportunities Beyond the School

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Academic Personal Support
We believe the children are our future, take
their hand and let them lead the way

• Guidance Services
• Tutor Mentoring Programs
• Summer Bridge Programs
• Individual Teachers Attention

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Science Technology Outreach
Our students reach out and give back to our
elementary and middle school students

• Science Engineering Fair Mentors
• Science Engineering Fair Judges
• Science Engineering Demonstrations
• Saturday Academic Skills Program

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The Next Step
The Science and Technology Program is for me!
What do I do next to get in?

• Talk to Your Parents, Teachers Friends
• Make Application
• Pass the Entrance Test
• Talk to Your Parents, Teachers Friends
• Complete Admission Registration

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The Application
Application
Applications are open to 8th 9th grade
students who reside in Prince Georges County

• Issued by Public School Counselor
• Issued by Program Coordinator (Private School
  Student)
• Completed and Returned by November 20th

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Admissions to the Science Technology Program
Admission is determined by a combination of a
two part competitive test and Earned Grades .

• Top Score of 300 points
• Verbal Test total is 100 points
• Mathematics Test total is 100 points
• Earned Grades total is 100 points.
  
• English, Math, Social Studies and Science
  Grades in all 4 quarters of 7th grade and the
  1st quarter of 8th grade. The GPA is scaled to
  100 points.
• (4.0 X 25 100) (3.5 X 25 87.5) (3.0 X 25
  75) etc..

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The Verbal Test

• We want to know if you can recognize patterns!

Verbal Analogies
____catdog____ a. batlog b. treebird b.
birdcat d. naphouse
---gt
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The Mathematics Test

• We want to know what you can do with the math
  that you already know!

Pre-algebra Number and Word Problems
Multiplication Division
Addition Subtraction
Fractions Decimals
Square Roots Graphs
What is the value 1D of letter D ?
D1 33
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• 1 B. 2
• C. 3 D. 4

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Admission Selection Score
Verbal Analogies
Mathematics
Total Scores are ranked for each Science
Technology Center. Selection is made by Center
based on the number of student positions
available. CHFHS 150 ERHS 225 OHHS
150
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Weighted GPA
Verbal Score
85
85
Math Score
Total Score
245
Acceptance per Center is by rank order
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The Admissions Test
Verbal Analogies

Mathematics
The admission test is administered at January
10th at Five PGCPS Test Centers

• Arrive at 900 a.m with admission pass
• Tests in Verbal Analogies and Math (pre-algebra)
• Leave at 1130 a.m.

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Todays Choices Create
Science Technology students are high
performers. Their successes are reflected in a
variety of ways.

• Academic Achievement (SATs, APs )
• Juried Project Competition (S/E Fair, S/H
  Symposium, Intel etc..)
• College Placement (98)
• Scholarships

Tomorrows Opportunities
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Where does the Science Technology Student go
next?
Verbal Analogies\
Mathematics
Science Technology graduates continue their
pre-professional education in over 100 different
institutions of high learning

• 80 - Fields of Science, Mathematics or
  Engineering.
• 15 - Support Fields of Business, Accounting ,
  Law, Performing Arts and Humanities.

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Where are youheaded next year?
Interested in the Science Technology Program ?
You are certainly welcome to join us.
You have many important academic and personal
decisions this year that directly affect your
whole life.
Make the Right Moves !
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The Science Technology Program
This is the beginning of your life choices...
and the end of the presentation.

• Prince Georges County Public Schools

Thanks for your attention.
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The Science Technology Program

• Prince Georges County Public Schools

For additional information call Dr.
Wheatley -gt CHFHS Center 301-636-8015 Ms.
Hemelt -gt ERHS Center 301-513-5400 Mr.
Creveling -gt OHHS Center 301-749-4328
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Make the Right Moves
Today!
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