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

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

WELCOME Ms. Bridget King, M.A. Principal, Middle School West Campus Bachelor of Science & Masters of Arts; Texas Southern University 21 years teaching experience

WELCOME Ms. Bridget King, M.A. Principal, Middle School West Campus Awards Exemplary Community Service Award (2007) HISD Charter School Teacher of the Year ESL Teacher of the Year

WELCOME Ms. Bridget King, M.A. Principal, Middle School West Campus Education Motto "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle

WELCOME Ms. Adrienne Henderson, B.S. Principal, Middle School Central Campus Education Bachelor of Arts (1998) Major: Political Science, Grambling State University MBA (2010) Business Administration, American Intercontinental University

WELCOME Ms. Adrienne Henderson, B.S. Principal, Middle School Central Campus Awards ( ) Teacher of the Year ( ) ESL Middle School Teacher of the Year ( ) Eighth Grade English Language Arts Teacher -88 students and 100% passing TAKS Reading ( ) Seventh Grade English Language Arts Teacher – 103 students and 100% passing TAKS Writing and 98% passing Reading

WELCOME Ms. Adrienne Henderson, B.S. Principal, Middle School Central Campus Education Motto “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” William Arthur Ward

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 – 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

6 th Grade TAKS performance in Mathematics

6 th Grade TAKS performance in Reading

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

SAMPLE OF ACADEMIC OFFERINGS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-integrated Curriculum List 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 Uniforms Transportation Support

Remarks Ms. Lois Bullock, B.S., M.B.A. Founder and Head of Schools Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. Schools Partners Parents Students