Forsyth Central High School

Why is STEM important? “The Nation’s future depends on our ability to educate today’s students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Despite the fact that many U.S. students excel in STEM, U.S. students as a whole perform poorly on international comparisons of mathematical and scientific proficiency”. ~ “Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future”, a report by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), published September 2010

Why is STEM important? It is essential that the U.S. maintain its position as the world’s leading innovator. Innovation leads to new products and processes that sustain our industrial base; innovation depends on a solid knowledge base in math, science and engineering. All jobs of the future will require a basic understanding of math and science. The most recent ten year employment projections by the U.S. Labor Department show that of the 20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014, 15 of them require significant mathematics or science preparation to successfully compete for a job. (2004, Bureau of Labor and Statistics)

Undergraduate Degree Requirements: Biotechnology Pre-Medicine, Pre-Vet, Pre-Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, and biological science majors General Chemistry with lab: 2 semesters Organic Chemistry with lab: 2 semesters General Physics with lab: 2 semesters General Biology with lab: 2 semesters English: 2 semesters Calculus: 1 semester Based on degree requirements posted by: Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Auburn, Purdue, Virginia Tech, Clemson, NC State, University of Illinois Urbana, University of Alabama, and University of Michigan.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements: Engineering Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Computer, Aerospace, Material Science and Civil Calculus I/II/III General Chemistry with lab: 1-2 semesters Introductory Physics with lab: 1-2 semesters Required two additional science elective with lab: Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science Based on degree requirements posted by: Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Auburn, Purdue, Virginia Tech, Clemson, NC State, University of Illinois Urbana, University of Alabama, and University of Michigan.

Scientists and Engineers work in many of the same fields and industries but have different roles.

Criteria will include but not limited to Scores on the 7 th grade math and science CRCT’s at the Exceeds level. Student is currently enrolled in Accelerated Math I in 8 th grade or will be advancing to Accelerated Math I in 9 th grade. Above standard success in 8 th grade Physical Science. Classroom performance is routinely superior as compared to classmates. Student displays independent initiative and is motivated by academic challenges. Student performs well and is committed to strong study habits. Student possesses above average learning maturity.

Forsyth Central High School STEM Academy Purpose: FCHS STEM Academy is focused on making connections between rigorous academic core and innovative career-technical course offerings to engage students in relevant, real- world studies.

Graduation Requirements CoursesUnits Required Language Arts4 Mathematics4 Science4 Social Studies3 Health/Personal Fitness1 Career Tech and/or Modern Language and/or Fine Arts 3 Additional Elective4 Total Units (Minimum) 23

STEM Graduate Science/Biotech Focus Completion of Biotech Pathway Scientific Research I (9 th graders taken with Biology Honors) Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units, 1 period per day) Application of Biotechnology Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 Completion of 2 Foreign Language Courses Participation in co-curricular activities such as Science Fair

STEM Graduate Science/Biotech Focus continued Science Courses Required: Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Biology Choice of at least one of the following: AP Chemistry** AP Physics B** AP Physics C** Scientific Research III Scientific Research IV Math Courses—one of the following Path I Accelerated Math I Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Calculus AB Path II Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC, Fourth Math Option including ACCEL Math **Strongly Recommended

STEM in FCS? BEST Siemens We can Save the World Challenge GSEF

SCIENCE/BIOTECH FOCUS SAMPLE SCHEDULES

9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 1 Biology HonorsAP BiologyAP Chemistry** or ElectiveScientific Research or Elective 2 Health/Personal Fitness or Elective (Health/Personal Fitness will have to be completed before graduation) Chemistry HonorsAP Physics B** or ElectiveAP Physics C** or Elective or AP Foreign Language 3 Accelerated Math IAccelerated Math IIAccelerated Math IIIAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods) 4 Foreign Language IIForeign Language III or ElectiveForeign Language IV or AP Statistics or Elective AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods) 5 9 th Lit Honors or 9 th Lit 10 th Lit Honors or 10 th Lit AP Language or American Lit AP Literature or ACCEL ELA or Senior ELA 6 AP Human Geography or World Geography or Elective AP World History or World History AP US History or US History AP Gov’t/Econ or ACCEL or Gov’t/Econ 7 Scientific Research IIntro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) or Elective Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) or Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Work Based Learning STEM—Science/Biotech Focus ** Strongly recommended Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing Elective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology Completion

9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 1 Biology HonorsAP BiologyAP Chemistry** or ElectiveScientific Research or Elective 2 Health/Personal Fitness or Elective (Health/Personal Fitness will have to be completed before graduation) Chemistry HonorsAP Physics B** or Elective or Foreign Language IV AP Physics C** or Elective or Advanced Science Option 3 Accelerated Math IIAccelerated Math IIIAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)ACCEL Math 4 Foreign Language IIForeign Language III or ElectiveAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)Elective 5 9 th Lit Honors or 9 th Lit 10 th Lit Honors or 10 th Lit AP Language or American Lit AP Literature or ACCEL ELA or Senior ELA 6 AP Human Geography or World Geography or Elective AP World History or World History AP US History or US History AP Gov’t/Econ or ACCEL or Gov’t/Econ 7 Scientific Research IAP Stat or Elective or Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) or Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Work Based Learning STEM—Science/Biotech Focus **Strongly Recommended Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing Elective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology Completion

STEM Graduate Math/Engineering Focus Completion of Engineering Pathway Foundations of Engineering Engineering Concepts Engineering Applications Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 Completion of 2 Foreign Language Courses Participation in co-curricular activities such as Robotics and Math Team

STEM Graduate Math/Engineering Focus continued Science Courses Required: Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Biology or AP Chemistry** or AP Physics B** or AP Physics C ** Choice of at least one of the following: AP Chemistry** Physics** AP Physics B** AP Physics C** Math Courses—one of the following Path I Accelerated Math I Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Calculus AB Path II Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC, Fourth Math Option including ACCEL Math **Strongly Recommended

Math/Engineering FOCUS SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 1 Biology HonorsChemistry HonorsAP Chemistry**AP Physics B** or Science Option 2 Accelerated Math I Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods) AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods) or AP Calculus AB ACCEL Math 3 Health/Personal Fitness or Elective (Health/Personal Fitness will have to be completed before graduation) AP Stat (with Accelerated Math III) or AP Biology** or Elective AP Stat (with Accelerated Math III) or AP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods) Elective 4 9 th Lit Honors or 9 th Lit 10 th Lit Honors or 10 th Lit AP Language or American Lit AP Literature or ACCEL ELA or Senior ELA 5 AP Human Geography or World Geography or Elective AP World History or World History AP US History or US History AP Gov’t/Econ or ACCEL or Gov’t/Econ 6 Foreign Language I or II Elective Foreign Language II or III Elective Foreign Language III or IV Elective Foreign Language IV or AP Foreign Language or Elective 7 Foundations of EngineeringEngineering ConceptsEngineering Applications Work Based Learning Research Design and Project Management Work Based Learning STEM—Math/Engineering Focus **Strongly Recommended Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing Elective Requirements for STEM Engineering Completion

Stem Graduate Biotech & Engineering Focus Completion of Biotech Pathway Scientific Research I (9 th graders taken with Biology Honors) Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units, 1 period per day) Application of Biotechnology Completion of Engineering Pathway Foundations of Engineering Engineering Concepts Engineering Applications Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 Completion of 2 Foreign Language Courses Participation in co-curricular activities such as Science Fair and Robotics or Math Team

Stem Completer—Biotech & Engineering Focus Science Courses Required: Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Biology** Choice of at least one of the following: AP Chemistry** AP Physics B** AP Physics C** Scientific Research III Scientific Research IV Math Courses—one of the following Path I Accelerated Math I Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Calculus AB Path II Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III AP Calculus AB/BC, Fourth Math Option including ACCEL Math **Strongly Recommended

Biotech & Engineering Focus SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 1 Biology HonorsAP BiologyAP Chemistry**Scientific Research or AP Physics C **or Elective 2 Health/Personal Fitness or Elective (Health/Personal Fitness will have to be completed before graduation) Chemistry HonorsAP Physics B** or ElectiveAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods) 3 Accelerated Math IAccelerated Math IIAccelerated Math IIIAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods) 4 Foreign Language IIForeign Language III or ElectiveAP Language or American Lit AP Literature or ACCEL ELA or Senior ELA 5 9 th Lit Honors or 9 th Lit 10 th Lit Honors or 10 th Lit AP US History or US History AP Gov’t/Econ or ACCEL or Gov’t/Econ 6 AP Human Geography or World Geography or Elective AP World History or World History Engineering Concepts Engineering Applications Work Based Learning 7 Scientific Research IFoundation of EngineeringIntro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) or Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Work Based Learning STEM—Science/Biotech & Math Engineering Focus Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing Elective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology & Engineering Completion

9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 1 Biology HonorsAP BiologyAP Chemistry**Scientific Research or AP Foreign Language or Elective 2 Health/Personal Fitness or Elective (Health/Personal Fitness will have to be completed before graduation) Chemistry HonorsAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)AP Physics B** or C** 3 Accelerated Math IIAccelerated Math IIIAP Calculus AB/BC (2 periods)ACCEL Math 4 Foreign Language IIForeign Language III or ElectiveAP Language or American Lit AP Literature or ACCEL ELA or Senior ELA 5 9 th Lit Honors or 9 th Lit 10 th Lit Honors or 10 th Lit AP US History or US History AP Gov’t/Econ or ACCEL or Gov’t/Econ 6 AP Human Geography or World Geography or Elective AP World History or World History Engineering Concepts Engineering Applications Work Based Learning 7 Scientific Research IFoundation of EngineeringIntro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 units) or Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Work Based Learning STEM—Science/Biotech & Math Engineering Focus **Strongly Recommended Course offerings are subject to change based on state curriculum changes and staffing Elective Requirements for STEM Biotechnology & Engineering Completion

K-12 IMPACT Engage students in upper elementary and middle school to pursue STEM through summer STEM camps and in school field trips Foster articulation across elementary, middle, and high school to enhance math and science education K-12

STRATEGIC PARTNERS Develop apprenticeship opportunities with local industries Partner with universities and technical colleges to offer joint enrollment opportunities Encourage mentorships leveraging industry and post- secondary researchers, practitioners, experts, and leaders

ACADEMY OUTCOMES Prepare students to be more competitive for college admissions, scholarships, and career opportunities Produce workforce-ready, innovative graduates for STEM industries in Forsyth County Increase the number of graduates pursuing STEM–focused degrees and careers Expand high school course offerings at the middle school level that support the STEM Academy Promote STEM awareness and learner interest through STEM Summer Boot Camp for middle school students

Next steps for rising 9 th grade…. Out of District Application if not already in FCHS district Deadline: TBD STEM Academy Application Deadline: TBD Demographic information CRCT Scores Current Grades Organization and Work Habits Essay Middle School Teacher recommendations

Next steps current 9 th Grade student Current 9 th Graders ONLY ( ) STEM Academy Application Deadline: TBD Demographic information Current Grades EOCT Scores Organization and Work Habits Essay High School Teacher recommendations

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