1. S.T.E.M Academy Pequannock Township High School

2. Preparing Students for Their Future “5 fastest growing jobs” 3 of the 5 are in medical career related fields USA Today “In the Year 2016: 30 fastest growing jobs” 13 of the 30 are in medical career related fields Boston Globe “10 fastest growing jobs” 4 of the 10 are in medical career related fields CNN “5 fastest growing jobs” 3 of the 5 are medical career related fields CBS News “20 fastest growing jobs for women” 18 of the 20 are medical career related fields Forbes Magazine

3. S.T.E.M. Academy Courses 9 th Grade Honors Biology or Academic Biology Fundamentals of Engineering 10 th Grade Honors Chemistry or Academic Chemistry Robotics 11 th Grade Honors Physics Or AP Biology or AP Chemistry ½ yr Architecture with AutoCAD ½ yr Prototypes with Inventor 12 th Grade AP Physics, AP Bio., AP Chem., Honors Physics * 3D Prototyping* Portfolio Design* Electrical Engineering * Applications of Computers in Science and Engineering Senior Experience

4. Sample Student Schedule 9 th -12th 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 1Biology (HN)Chemistry (HN)HN PhysicsAP Physics I 2PE I/LabPE II/LabPE III/LabPE IV/Lab 3English I (HN)English II (HN)English III (HN)English IV (HN) 4GeometryAlgebra IIPre-CalculusCalculus UnitLunch Lunch / Leave for Internship 5Fundamentals of Engineering Robotics½ yr Arch. w/AutoCAD ½ yr Proto. w/ Inventor Applications of Computers in Science and Engineering 6World Cultures U.S. IU.S. II3D Prototyping / Senior Experience* 7World Language Portfolio Design/ Senior Experience* 8Freshman Rhetoric * Fundamentals of Engineering ElectiveElectrical Engineering / Senior Experience*

5. Fundamentals of Engineering The goal of this course is to give students the skills they need to succeed in STEM fields. These skills include, but are not limited to: utilizing and applying the engineering problem solving model, developing an understanding of weights and measurements, acquire skills in orthographic and isometric drawing, developing an understanding of aerodynamics, electrical circuits, and structural engineering. Class periods will be spent in group work on projects, involving each step of the scientific and engineering method. This class will allow students to experience school and the classroom in ways, which promote growth in common elements found in science and engineering.

6. Robotics Robotics advances student understanding of the engineering problem solving model. Students will collaborate in small teams to design, build, and program VEX Cortex Robotic systems, to meet complex challenges modeled after real world scenarios. This class will allow students to experience school and the classroom in ways, which promote growth in computer programing, robotic design and hardware development.

7. Architecture & Inventor This class will introduce students to the AutoCAD Architecture platform. Students will collaborate in teams to design residential and commercial interests. Building Informational Modeling (BIM), conceptual design, visualization, and documentation will be explored. This design course will immerse students in creating 3D prototypes within the AutoDesk Inventor platform. Students will utilize the drawing software and a 3D printer to create value engineered models. Developing an understanding of resource conservation and value engineering, while grappling with complex challenges.

8. 3D Prototyping This course will expand on the student’s prior knowledge and work within Inventor and AutoCAD. Students will further their understanding of workflow management, while sharpening skills in processing and fabrication methods. The 3D printer will be utilized to create value engineered models. Class periods will be spent in group work on projects, involving each step of the scientific and engineering method. Some periods will be student-generated discussion about the relevant scientific and engineering concepts behind the projects.

9. Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering advances student understanding of problem solving model through the use of computer programming electrical components. Students will collaborate in small teams to design, build, and program open source platforms such as the Arduino systems, to meet complex challenges modeled after real world scenarios. This class will allow students to experience school and the classroom in ways which promote growth in computer programing, electrical circuits and hardware development.

10. Applications of Computers in Science and Engineering In this course students will study and apply related mathematics and computer skills within the engineering problem solving model. Students will be engaged in enhancing graphing skills through the use of various graphing programs such as Microsoft Excel. Computer data collection and math analysis will be central to this course.

11. Portfolio Design The goal of this course is to give students the skills they need to succeed in the STEM fields. These skills include, but are not limited to: examining a broad range of their own work collected over time, refine past projects to reflect greater skill levels acquired as part of the STEM course sequence, integration of the diverse experiences both inside and outside the classroom, develop a strong portfolio to indicate future success for prospective college interests; acquire digital images and information from 2d/3d projects; adjust image layout optimizing visual statement of student work; produce an online portfolio for sharing and archiving.

12. Senior Experience During this course students will engage in real world experiences through internships. Students will complete weekly journals and a final culminating presentation to faculty and STEM students. Teachers will meet with students once a week during their internships to hold discussions on a variety of professional practices including summaries of their weekly educational experiences.

13. Getting into the STEM Academy -- beginning with 2015-2016, 9 th graders Acceptance Criteria 1. Recommendation from Science & Math Teachers 2. Attend evening presentation 3. Formal Application Process including a short essay 4. Passed Algebra I / Geometry and Science (Biology) with an A or B 5. Short interview with STEM Academy Staff