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STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Preparing Students for their Future Careers. ©Bahman Farzad / lotusflowerimages.com

BLOUNT COUNTY STEM INITIATIVE at Heritage High School

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL STEM TEAM STUDENTS Matthew McConnell, CJ Williams, Chris Neal, Katy Messer, Kris Molinari, Lauren Carter, Carmen Bean, Sarah Collins, Peyton Brackett, Caitlin Jennings, Dakota McMahan TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS Earl McMahan, Colleen Mattison, Mark Andrews, Mary Cooper, Sam Warwick, Mark Rowland, Justin Lane, Kendall Terry, Julie Bell, Brooke Everett, Lisa Collins, Jared Smith, Shane Rewis, Brad Rasmussen PARENTS Phil Johnson, Robert Taylor

BCS MUST PREPARE STUDENTS FOR 21 ST CENTURY CAREERS

Figure 1. Recent and Projected Growth in STEM and Non-STEM Employment Source: ESA calculations using Current Population Survey public-use micro data and estimates from the Employment Projections Program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Average Hourly Earnings of Full-Time Private Wage and Salary Workers in STEM Occupations by Educational Attainment, 2010 Average hourly earningsDifference STEMNon-STEMPercent High school diploma or less$24.82$ % Some college or associate degree$26.63$ % Source: ESA calculations using Current Population Survey public-use micro data and estimates from the Employment Projections Program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

STEM PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT Our graduates will be critical thinkers who are able to solve non-routine problems in a globally competitive society. They will have developed 21st century technology and communication skills and demonstrated self- direction and social responsibility.

Blount County Schools Mission: To Maximize the Academic Potential of Every Child in a Safe and Personalized Environment. The BCS will graduate students who are college and career ready and prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century workplace. The STEM Program is being designed to support the Vision, Mission, and Goals of the Blount County School System.

S Collaboration Creativity Critical Thinking Communication Self-Confidence Social Responsibility

2010 STEM Initiative Timeline January 4, 2010 CO personnel met regarding STEM in BCS February 19, 2010 Finalize STEM task force members May 2010 STEM site visit to Ohio September 2010 STEM site visit to Hardin Valley Academy December 2010 STEM presentation to school board

STEM Teams Goals Gauge faculty, community, and student interest through meetings  Select students/faculty STEM TEAM  Students begin to drive the Initiative Students design business cards Students create video for presentations Write a mission statement and goals  Bi-monthly meeting Develop Wiki Space & PlanetHS webpage

STEM Teams Goals Participate in STEM Activities  Engineering STEM Symposium in Nashville November 6-8 TN Jr. Science and Humanitarian Symposium, March 2012 Student Participate in Governor’s School Become members of TN TSA

STEM Teams Goals Identify potential sources of funding and resources  ongoing Meet with business community Video Conference with NCREL re STEM Analyze TN DOEd STEM Platform RFP ORNL/ORAU

STEM Teams Goals cont. Budget/Personnel Requirements Meet with Dr. Hazari, UT, to get estimate to update science labs Consult other STEM Schools. Review current Master Schedules for staffing issues Look at feasibility of transforming planetarium into a 21 st Century STEM Space Having a common plan time for STEM faculty Funding for summer curriculum collaboration with STEM Faculty

STEM Teams Goals Pilot a STEM program for HHS and BCS

Proposed Paths of Study Advanced Health Occupations Health and Life Sciences Advanced Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering Applications, Drafting, and Design Th inkers and doers reacting organically and collaborating for success

Advanced Pre-Engineering 9th10th11th12th Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3Semester 4Semester 5Semester 6Semester 7Semester 8 MathGeom. H Alg IIA HAlg IIB HProb & St.Pre-Cal HAP Calc. ABAP Calc. BC EnglishEng. I H Eng. II H Eng. III HEng. IV H Science Bio I H Chem. HPhysics HSci Research Senior Science Social Studies W. Geo HW. Hist H US Hist HEcon HGovt H Other Required Courses PE/ P. FinComp. AppsF. Lang I F. Lang II WellnessFine Arts STEM Computer Aided Drawing * 2 blocks Princ. Of Engineering Engineering Design & Application * 2 blocks Capstone Electives * 2 semesters of AP English may replace Honors English, Alg I taken in 8th grade

Pre-Engineering Drafting and Design 9th10th11th12th Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3Semester 4Semester 5Semester 6Semester 7Semester 8 MathAlgebra 1AAlgebra 1BGeometry Algebra IIAAlgebra IIBFinite Math EnglishEng. I Eng. II Eng. III Eng. IV Science Bio IChem AChem B Sci Research Social StudiesW. Geo US HistEconGovt Other Required Courses Comp. AppsPE/ P. FinF. Lang IF. Lang II WellnessFine Arts STEM Computer Aided Drawing * 2 blocks Princ. Of Engineering Engineering Design & Application * 2 blocks Capstone w/ Work Based Learning * 2 blocks Electives * 1 CTE

Advanced Health Occupations 9th10th11th12th Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3Semester 4Semester 5Semester 6Semester 7Semester 8 Math Geom. HAlg IIA HAlg IIB HProb & St. Pre-Cal H EnglishEng. I H Eng. II H Eng. III H Eng. IV H Science Bio I H Chem. H Anat. & Physiology Sci Research Senior Science Social StudiesW. Geo H W. Hist H US Hist HEcon HGovt H Other Required Courses PE/ P. FinComp. Apps F. Lang I F. Lang II WellnessFine Arts STEM Health Science Forensics Med.Term. (early bird) Medical Therapeutic EMS Clinical/Cap stone *2 blocks Nursing Clinical/Cap stone *2 blocks Electives * AP English may replace Honors English, Eng.II H and W.Hist H are taught during the same semester. Students typically choose 1 of the offered clinicals in senior year, but can take both if schedule permits

Health and Life Sciences 9th10th11th12th Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3Semester 4Semester 5Semester 6Semester 7Semester 8 MathAlgebra 1AAlgebra 1B GeometryAlgebra IIAAlgebra IIBFinite Math EnglishEng. I Eng. II Eng. III Eng. IV Science Bio IChem AChem B Sci Research Social StudiesW. Geo US HistEconGovt Other Required Courses Comp. AppsPE/ P. Fin F. Lang II WellnessFine Arts F. Lang I STEM Health Science Forensics Medical Therapeutic EMS Clinical/Cap stone *2 blocks Nursing Clinical/Cap stone *2 blocks Electives * Students typically choose 1 of the offered clinicals in senior year, but can take both if schedule permits.

The BCS Strategic Plan encourages: Establishing community partnerships Creating a vested interest in education Collaborating to sustain educational excellence Community Partnerships will be an essential element of the BCS STEM Program.

Blount County Education Foundation Tennessee Valley Authority Blount Memorial Total Rehabilitation Blount Memorial Transitional Care Center Cedar Creek Pediatrics Roane State Community College Southeast Oral Surgery

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