Paul Duke PTSA Parent Teacher Student Association An interim group is planning several events. PTSA will officially launch April 19th. Volunteers are needed now to: Help with school tours Volunteer at school events Donate food for hospitality events Support staff “back to school” activities Serve on the PTSA nominating committee Lead or serve on PTSA committees Get involved! Sign up to be notified about school events and volunteer opportunities Fill out the parent survey www.PaulDukeStem.org Select “For Parents -> PTSA” Contact Andrea Antonowich amantonowich@hotmail.com Tina Budnitz: tbudnitz@gmail.com

Welcome! Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night Class of 2022

Agenda Welcome & Principal’s Message Freshman Experience What are our goals? Advantages of Paul Duke STEM Freshman Experience What can students expect? Breakout Sessions Fine Arts, Electives & Getting Involved Fine Arts/Elective Options How do students get involved? Teacher Meet & Greet! Core Content Academics Academic Options in Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies Advanced Research Pathway Digital Days & Technology

Welcome to Paul Duke STEM

Advantages of Paul Duke STEM More options for students – flexible Fridays, opportunity to explore electives and experiences, flexible learning environment, and options to earn college credit Interesting and different experiences – Colleges and employers are looking for students that have had unique and interesting experiences Lessons in class connect to the real world – Teachers are partnering with businesses to make the learning more engaging Stop waiting for your future – College courses help you think for tomorrow Extracurricular experiences are part of the school experience – classes, clubs, and competitions are connected which helps you explore and learn

Freshman Experience What can students expect? Freshman Courses Weekly Schedule Learn more in our break-out sessions: Electives, Fine Arts and Getting Involved Graduation Requirements & Core Content Academics Technology & Digital Learning Days at Paul Duke STEM

Freshman Experience What classes do students take? 8 Classes/year allows for greater flexibility. Freshman Year Courses: 5 Required: Math, Science, Language Arts Introduction to Digital Technology Freshman Seminar: Scientific Research I 3 Elective Choices: PE/Health Foreign Language Fine Arts Technology/Engineering

What will the school week look like? Freshman Experience Monday Tuesday A Day Wednesday B Day Thursday Friday A/B Day 1st Period 2nd Period Digital Learning Day Rotating A/B = 4 Classes/Week 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period 6th Period 7th Period 8th Period

Freshman Experience Breakout Sessions Please follow the break-out session pass you received as you arrived. Parents will rotate through each 15-minute session at scheduled increments so everyone has a chance to attend each session. Thank you! Fine Arts, Electives & Getting Involved – Cafeteria Fine Arts/Elective Options How do students get involved? Core Content Academics – Band Room Academic Options in Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies Advanced Research Pathway Digital Days & Technology – Orchestra Room CHANGE: Chorus Room What will Friday’s be like for students? Technology use at Paul Duke STEM

Thank you for attending! Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night Class of 2022