PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STEM DIPLOMA STEM SCHOLAR DIPLOMA

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PERRY HIGH SCHOOLSTEM DIPLOMASTEM SCHOLAR
DIPLOMA

• (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
  Mathematics)

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OBJECTIVE

• 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.

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REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• 1 credit of Physical Education
• 2 summer STEM workshops at ASU/PHS/ERAU -
  Sophomore and Junior summers
• Program of Study workshops (Not required)
• 1 summer STEM ExperienceSenior summer
• 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
• 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.

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FEATURES

• Online learning opportunity
• Project Based Learning models that coordinate
  content from AP science courses and higher level
  mathematics courses
• Participation in summer workshops
• STEM Experience
• Focus courses available in partnership with CGCC
  and ASU
• Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Sciences
• Computer Science/Engineering courses at PHS
• Extensive opportunity to earn college credits
  prior to graduation from high school
• Rigorous program of study to make your student
  college ready

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RECOGNITION

• 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

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CAREER CENTER/COORDINATORSUPPORT

• One counselor will be assigned to track and
  assist students throughout their 4 years in the
  program
• Fred Mann STEM coordinator
• 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
• Offer Program of Study Workshops for no fee

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PARTNERSHIPS

• ASU will
• Guarantee admittance into ASU Polytechnic program
• Allow students to take EGR 101/102 (Engineering)
  at Polytechnic campus
• Offer summer STEM workshops
• Offer a Junior High School summer head start
  program
• Help promote the program and attend informational
  nights
• Work to have offerings for the STEM Experience

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PARTNERSHIPS

• Chandler Gilbert Community College will
• schedule classes as needed to assist PHS students
  in completing their focus courses if enrollment
  is sufficient
• Work to offer college courses at PHS
• Work to have offerings for the STEM Experience

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PARTNERSHIPS

• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
• Will work to have offerings for the STEM
  workshops
• Provide Engineering dual enrollment course at PHS

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

• Students in the program will be required to
• Complete AP exams in all AP classes they take
• Take the ACT, PSAT and SAT tests
• Must take PSAT test in the Fall of their Junior
  year even if they have taken it as a Freshman or
  Sophomore
• Apply for university admission

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PROGRAM COSTS

• AP Exams are 89.00 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)
• Fees for summer workshops at ASU, PHS and ERAU
• Possible STEM Experience fees
• Financial assistance may be available

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STEM SCHOLAR

• Freshman Summer Sophomore
• Honors English 9 Health (Online)
  Honors English 10
• Honors Algebra 2 STEM Workshop
  Honors Brief Calculus
• Honors Biology (Fresh/Soph)
  Honors Chemistry/Physics
• Honors World History
  Elective/Elec-Health
• World Language 1 World
  Language 2
• Physical Education AP
  Statistics
• Junior Summer Senior
• AP English 11
  STEM Experience AP or DE English 12
• Accelerated AP Calculus AB/BC
  Multivariable Calc and Diff Eq
• AP Chemistry/Physics Honors
  Chemistry/Physics
• AP American/Arizona History
  AP Government/AP Economics
• Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer)
  Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer)
• Fine Art Elective(s)
• Menu (PHS)
• Human Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental
  Science

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STEM

• Freshman Summer Sophomore
• English 9 Health (online)
  English 10
• Honors Geometry
  STEM Workshop Honors Algebra 2
• Honors Biology (Fresh/Soph)
  Honors Chemistry/Physics
• World History
  Elective/Elect-Health
• World Language 1 World Language
  2
• Physical Education
  Fine Art Elective(s)
• Junior Summer Senior
• English 11 STEM Experience
  English 12
• Honors Brief Calculus
  Accelerated AP Calculus AB/BC
• AP Chemistry/Physics Honors
  Chemistry/Physics
• American/Arizona History Government/Economics
  
• Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer)
  Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer)
• Menu (Math)
• Menu (PHS)
• Human Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental
  Science

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FOCUS COURSES

• Offered at the Chandler Gilbert Community College
  Campus
• Biotechnology
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry CHM
  230/230LL 4
• Fundamentals of Biochemistry CHM 260/260LL 4
• Engineering (At PHS with ERAU)
• Introduction to Engineering EGR 101 2
• Computer Science (At PHS)
• Software Engineering
• AP Computer Science/JAVA CSC 100/CSE
  110 Depends on score

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APPLICATION PROCESS

• 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 mail

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Why be a STEM Program Participant?

• 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

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What if

• What if I am an athlete?
• What if I am a marching band member?
• What if I am in orchestra or choir?

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So who is a STEM Participant?
Anyone that is curious, likes a challenge, and is
willing to put in hard work.