Preparing 21 st Century Learners for College, Career, and Life Readiness through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) WTASCD Meeting November 10, 2011 Jerry Adams, Ed.D. Principal STEM Director New Deal High School New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

New Deal High School Our Mission … Our Mission … – Provide every student a quality education at the highest level of academic skill by meeting individual needs, building positive character, challenging all minds, and promoting lifelong learning in a safe environment Our Vision... Our Vision... – Prepare students to be college ready, career ready, and life ready New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Demographics Student Enrollment – 198 Student Enrollment – 198 Faculty & Staff – 24 Faculty & Staff – 24 – High School Only – 15 – Shared between Middle & Elementary – 9 Ethnicity Ethnicity – White – 45% – Hispanic – 50% – Black – 5% Economically Disadvantaged – 55% Economically Disadvantaged – 55% At-Risk – 59% At-Risk – 59% Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities – 95% Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities – 95% New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Achievements National and State Recognitions National and State Recognitions Multiple Recognized and Exemplary Ratings Multiple Recognized and Exemplary Ratings 37 Gold Performance Acknowledgements 37 Gold Performance Acknowledgements Named a National Higher Performing by National Center for Education Achievement and ACT, Inc Named a National Higher Performing by National Center for Education Achievement and ACT, Inc Named one of the Best High Schools in Texas by Texas Monthly Named one of the Best High Schools in Texas by Texas Monthly Named one of the Best High Schools in America by US News and World Report Named one of the Best High Schools in America by US News and World Report Best Practices Clearinghouse for Data-Driven Decision Making Best Practices Clearinghouse for Data-Driven Decision Making Recognition from TEA Commissioner Robert Scott for Outstanding Use of High School Allotment Recognition from TEA Commissioner Robert Scott for Outstanding Use of High School Allotment STEM Designated Campus by TEA STEM Designated Campus by TEA New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

STEM Timeline Planning & Implementation Year Small Learning Community Model – approximately 20 students per grade Math, Science, and Technology Teachers Spring STEM Leadership Conference Classroom Set of Laptops 48% of Graduates Plan to Attend College Expanded Pre-AP and AP Course Offerings in Math & Science Courses STEM Teachers Attend Best Practices Conference STEM Teachers Attend Site Visit at Denver School of Technology Smartboard Technology Installed in Classrooms Classroom Set of Laptops 78% of Graduates Plan to Attend College Teachers Continue to Develop Projects and STEM Curriculum Smartboard Technology Installed in Classrooms 48% of Graduates Plan to Attend College Project Lead the Way Engineering Program, Year 1 CSCOPE Implementation NASA Zero Gravity Flight Summer Training Hosted Learning Tours of Campus Sophomore Teacher PBL Summer Training – Entertainment Industry Senior Project Class Focus on Commended Performance during Content Area Meetings Presented at Best Practices STEM Conference Flex Schedule and Advisory Period Increased UIL Academic Participation Dual Credit Course Expansion (9 hours to 33 hours) Implemented Two Additional Graduate Recognitions College Achievement Plan & STEM Project Teachers Attended STEM PBL Workshops 82% of Graduates Plan to Attend College Transition to School-wide STEM Program All Classrooms Equipped with Smartboard Technology All teachers trained in PBL Freshmen Teacher PBL Summer Training – Cotton Industry Teachers Attending STEM PBL Workshops Teachers Present at Best Practices Conference 78% of Graduates Plan to Attend College Project Lead the Way Engineering Program, Year 2 [50 students enrolled] Classroom Set of Laptops Expand Flex Schedule and Advisory Period Schedule & Partnerships Additional Dual Credit Internet Course Resulting in 36 hours Junior Teacher PBL Summer Training – Wind Energy Industry CSCOPE, Year 2

THSP Video THSP Video THSP visited our campus in May, THSP visited our campus in May, Student STEM Ambassadors conducted tours of our campus. Student STEM Ambassadors conducted tours of our campus. Students and teachers were interviewed about their STEM experiences at New Deal. Students and teachers were interviewed about their STEM experiences at New Deal. Project-based learning lessons were showcased and discussed throughout the process. Project-based learning lessons were showcased and discussed throughout the process. College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready!

College Course Offerings YearHoursCourses *9 English Composition 1 & 2, World Literature English Composition 1 & 2, World Literature English Composition 1 & 2, World Literature English Composition 1 & 2, World Literature 1, Biology English Composition 1 & 2, World Literature 1, Economics, Government, College Algebra, Psychology, Sociology English Composition 1 & 2, World Literature 1, Economics, Government, College Algebra, Psychology, Sociology. Art Appreciation New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Dual Credit Completion Year Sections Completed Courses Offered * TBD12 New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

CTE Course Sections Completed YearCTE Courses Completed * New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Distinguished Achievement Plan Graduates YearDAP Graduates Total Graduates Percentage DAP Graduates 2007*2454% % % % % New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

College Enrollment Rate YearPercentage Enrollment 2007*48% % % % % New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Project Lead the Way Engineering Program Enrollment CourseGrade Level Introduction to Engineering Design 9 th grade1822 Principles of Engineering10 th gradeNA18 TOTAL 1840 New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

T-STEM Designation Benefits Recognition as an Approved T-STEM Academy: – Schools designated by TEA as state-approved T-STEM Academies will receive various forms of media recognition including, but not limited to: identification on TEA’s website as a state-approved T-STEM Academy, inclusion on the Texas High School Project’s (THSP) T-STEM Network website ( and recognition in press releases. Participation in T-STEM Convenings: – Special events hosted by TEA and the Texas High School Project for T-STEM Academy administrators and principals to provide input on policies and procedures that impact T-STEM Academies. Membership in the T-STEM Network: – TEA, THSP, and the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) periodically provide opportunities for principals, teachers, and students in designated T-STEM Academies through the T-STEM network to share best practices through conferences and technical assistance sessions. Membership in the T-STEM Network allows T-STEM Academies to access online exemplars, professional development, and webinars. Access to Professional Development and Technical Assistance: – Designated T-STEM academies will have access to high-quality professional development and technical assistance including: – Advice and information from a Leadership Coach who has successfully facilitated the design and implementation of the majority of T- STEM Academies operating in Texas. – Opportunities to attend high-quality, effective professional development and training provided by the T-STEM technical assistance provider, THSP and the T-STEM Centers. The training provided by these organizations, which is currently only available to T-STEM Academy grantees, may be offered to designated Academies for free or at a reduced cost. Strength of T-STEM Model: – Through the designation process, TEA and THSP will recognize those T-STEM Academies that effectively incorporate T-STEM Design Blueprint. The designation process will enable districts and their partners to engage in the research and planning necessary to ensure that their T-STEM Academies are set up in the most effective way possible. – The T-STEM Blueprint provides a framework for T-STEM Academies to access college and career opportunities that support postsecondary success. New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

To Apply for T-STEM Designation: Request an application by ing or calling Stacy Avery, T-STEM Program Manager at New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready

Thank You Questions? New Deal High School STEM Academy – Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready New Deal High School PO Box 250 New Deal, Texas Dr. Jerry Adams Principal, STEM Director