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BLOUNT COUNTY STEM INITIATIVE at Heritage High School

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL STEM TEAM STUDENTS Matthew McConnell, C.J. Williams, Chris Neal, Kati 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

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 To insure our graduates are 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.

Through our STEM curriculum, we will: develop the ability to analyze, synthesize and solve problems from which there are no routine solutions.

S Collaboration Creativity Critical Thinking Communication Self-Confidence Social Responsibility

HHS STEM TEAM’S Phase 1 GOALS 1. Establish paths of study for STEM endorsements 2.Gauge faculty, community, and student interest through surveys 3.Write a mission statement and goals for the program 4.Propose a timeline for implementation 5.Identify potential sources of funding and resources through: Regional Business Partnerships 6. Pilot a STEM program for HHS and BCS

The BCS STEM Program will provide ALL Blount County students with: Solid STEM coursework foundations Collaborative problem solving Experiences Research and Internship Opportunities Project-based learning The Challenge to Solve Non-routine Problems

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

Honors/AP PRE-Engineering Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8 Math Alg. I HGeom. HAlg IIA HAlg IIB HProb & St.Pre-Cal HCalc. HAP Calc. English Eng. I H Eng. II H Eng. III H Eng. IV H Science Bio I H Chem. HPhysics H Science Research Senior Science Social Studies W. Geo H W. Hist H US Hist HEcon HGovt H Computer Applicatio ns F. Lang IF. Lang II Principles of Engineerin g STEM Capstone Wellness PE/ P. FinF. Arts Electives * AP English may replace Honors English, Can CAD satisfy Comp Apps? Can CAD2 satisy F.Arts? Do we need to include Trig/Adv.Alg? Eng.II H and W.Hist H are taught during the same semester. Advanced PRE-Engineering Pathway

Focus on Eng. courses

Pre-Engineering CAD and DESIGN Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8 MathAlg IAAlg IBGeometry Alg. IIAAlg IIB Finite Math EnglishEng. I Eng. II Eng. III Eng. IV Science Bio IAPhy. Sci Chem AChem B Social Studies World Geograph y CADUS History Science Research Economic s Governme nt Computer Applicatio ns F. Lang IF. Lang II Principles of Engineerin g STEM Capstone Advanced CAD Wellness PE/ P. FinF. Arts Electives PRE-Engineering CAD and Design Pathway

Focus on Health Occupations

Projections Budget Endorsement Current needs Board Member Volunteers/support –What does the Board need from us? PD Time Collaborative work time Stem space

The BCS Strategic Plan encourages: Establishing community partnerships Creating vested interest Collaborating to sustain educational excellence Why Community Involvment

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney

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Inclusive program Fine arts CTE Core Academics Trans-disciplinary Technology Initail requests $ PD Early out time Current sponsors****** logos Roane state TVA BCEF Blount Memorial