E-STEM ACADEMY, INC. SCHOOLS RECRUITMENT DAY PROGRAM: AN EXPLOSION OF ACADEMIC & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES Saturday, July 17, 2010 Texas Southern University Science Building

WELCOME Ms. Lois Bullock, B.S., M.B.A. Founder and Head of Schools Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. Schools

OVERVIEW OF E-STEM ACADEMY, INC. History Number of Schools Introduction of E-STEM Administrators

WELCOME Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A. Principal, High School West Campus BA, English, Fisk University MA, English, Texas Southern University EdD, Curriculum/Instruction, Education Leadership; University of Houston (projected 2011) 13 years teaching; 2 years administrating

WELCOME Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A. Principal, High School West Campus Awards/ Service Teacher of the Year, 2006 HISD Regional Teacher of the Year, 2008 Ivy League, Foundations & Charities, – Principal of the Year, 2010 Member, Missouri City Chapter of Links Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Member, Houston Chapter of Drifters

WELCOME Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A. Principal, High School West Campus Educational Motto Excellence is a virtue!

WELCOME Mr. Ceaser Crawford, B.S. Principal, High School Central Campus Rust College, BS Computer Science 1993; Minor, Business Administration Length of Teaching – 8 years Teacher of the Year, HISD Charter Schools 2006

WELCOME Mr. Ceaser Crawford, B.S. Principal, High School Central Campus Educational Motto If you can read… you can write your thoughts, if you can write you can share your brillance with the world.

WELCOME Ms. Francine Frazier, BSEE, MPP, M.Ed Coordinator, E-STEM Academy(s) Prairie View A&M University, BS Electrical Engineering 1991; Georgetown University, Masters of Public Policy Columbia University, Teachers College, Masters of Education, Education Leadership Teaching/ Administration in STEM – 15 years

WELCOME Ms. Francine Frazier, BSEE, MPP, M.Ed Coordinator, E-STEM Academy(s) Education Motto “All children can learn with the right amount of resources and time. It is our responsibility as educators to determine the proper amount”

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS Challenging and Focused Curriculum Distinguished High School Diploma Required Tutorials Required Summer Camp Disciplined Learning Environment On-going Assessments Rigor

College Readiness – Advanced Placement Courses – College Planning – Dual Credit Program – College Board CLEP Test – Associates Degree (24 transferable college credits) – College Campus Tours – Academic Scholarships CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS Rigor

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS Innovative Learning Environment Preparing for 21st Century Careers Field Experiences Educating the “Whole Child” Job Shadowing Relevance

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS Small Classroom Atmosphere Monthly Family Night Partnerships and Alliances Mentors Home Visits Academic Alliances – Texas Southern University – Prairie View A&M University Success-Oriented Relationships

RECORD OF SUCCESS Exemplary TAKs Rating High Student Retention Rate High Student Attendance Rate

9 th Grade TAKS performance in Reading for the

9 th Grade TAKS performance in Mathematics

9 th Grade Stanford 10 performance % of students on Grade level or above

10 th Grade Stanford 10 performance % of students on Grade level or above

SAMPLE OF ACADEMIC OFFERINGS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-integrated Curriculum List the AP Courses, Electives, and Clubs offered at E-STEM Academy, Inc.

PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCES AND RELATIONSHIPS Houston Independent School District Texas-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic Initiative (T-STEM) Texas High School Project Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Communities Foundation of Texas The Choice Foundation, Inc.

PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCES AND RELATIONSHIPS (CONTINUED) Missouri City Chapter of The Links, Inc. Port of Houston Authority CenterPoint Energy BP, America Bronze Eagles Flying Club, Inc. The Ensemble Theatre

EXAMPLES OF FIELD EXPERIENCES Port of Houston Federal Reserve Bank The Ensemble Theatre Society for the Performing Arts CenterPoint Energy NASA BP America Ellington Airport Texas Children’s Hospital Federal Court

SCIENCE FAIRS Robotics Competition College for a Day Academic Bowl

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Community Service – Soles-to-Souls Shoe Drive Project – Cuney Homes Senior Citizen Program Field Trips (fun-based trips) Clubs Sports

OTHER BENEFITS Free Laptops and Zip Drives Uniforms Transportation Support

Remarks Partners – Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Freddie Frazier Parents Students