1. Brookwood High School STEAM Program
Information for Rising Juniors
(Class of 2018)
and Parents
April

2. What is STEAM?
It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, but it is so much more than that.
A focus on the areas of STEM plus Fine Arts (musical arts, theatre arts, visual arts)
Integration of multiple disciplines (science, math, fine arts, and others)
A focus on hands-on, real-world experiences, problem solving, application, exploration, and innovation
Prepares well-rounded students for college and the workforce and provides unique educational opportunities

3. Who might be interested in the STEAM program?
Students who are interested in these types of subjects:
Students with these characteristics:
Science
Math
Engineering
Designing, Creating, & Refining
Computer Science
Technology
Biotechnology
Robotics
Music Technology
Health Science/Medical
Highly motivated
STEAM-minded
Participate in Fine Arts
Well-rounded
Thinkers
Creators
Like to apply what they are learning to real life
Problem solvers
Would like to major in a STEAM discipline in college
Want to explore a STEM topic in more depth

4. Brookwood High School STEAM Overview1.
Academic & Fine Arts Coursework 2.
STEAM Extracurricular Clubs and/or Activities 3.
STEAM Real World Connection 4.
Field Study Experience & Capstone Project
Complete the following Credits
4 Science, 4 Math, 4 LA, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Lang Credits or CTE
1 full Fine Arts Credit
Any point in high school
At least one BHS-sponsored STEM extracurricular
At least one Fine Arts extracurricular
Any point in high school
At least one
Field Study
Experience (ex:
internship, research)
Capstone Project that highlights the FS and STEAM Experience
During 11th and/or 12th grade or summer
Point based system that includes choice of
School sponsored Field Trips
Speakers
Outside BHS experiences
*A list of approved options for 1, 2, and 3 will be provided. 4 must be preapproved by the STEAM Advisor and/or Administrator.

5. Both Program Pathway Criteria Details
Choose one full Fine Arts credit from the following options (choose from one column):
Both Program Pathway Criteria Details
At least ONE of the following yearlong Visual Arts courses:
At least TWO of the following semester-long Visual Arts courses:
At least ONE of the following yearlong Performing Arts courses:
AP Art History
AP Studio Art
Drawing & Painting (yearlong)
2-D Design
3-D Design
Sculpture
Jewelry & Metal Work
Computer Art
Printmaking
Photo Design
Digital Photography
Pottery
Graphic Design
Crafts
Drawing & Painting (semester-long)
Any Theatre/ Drama course
Any Dance course
Any Chorus course
Any Orchestra course
Any Band course
Any Music Tech course
AP Music Theory
Jazz Combo
Fine Arts
Course

6. Both Program Pathway Criteria Details
At least 2 of the following extracurricular STEAM clubs or activities are required at any point in the high school career:
Both Program Pathway Criteria Details
At least ONE of the following Fine Arts extracurricular activities:
Drama Club
Jazz Band
Dance Club
Art Club
Marching Band
One of several Fine Arts Honor Societies
At least ONE of the following Brookwood-sponsored extracurricular STEM clubs:
STEM-based honor society
Competition-based STEM club
Other STEM club
STEAM
Extracurricular OR
AND OR
At least ONE of the following independent activities:
STEM-based competition sponsored by a Brookwood STEM teacher
4 Evening or Weekend Events
Performances at BHS or other approved locations

7. Both Program Pathway Criteria Details
At least 1 of the following internship or research experiences with a supplementary capstone project is required during the 11th and/or 12th grade:
Both Program Pathway Criteria Details
At least ONE of the following Internship Experiences:
Internship Option 1: One year of Science Research Internship course with placement in a STEM-related research facility.
Internship Option 2: At least one Semester of Work-Based Learning course with placement in a STEM-related field.
Internship Option 3: QUEST Gifted Internship course with placement in a preapproved STEM-related field.
Internship Option 4: Participation in a preapproved summer or school-year STEM program (not affiliated with Brookwood HS and not for course credit) with a minimum number of contact hours. OR
At least ONE of the following Research Experiences:
Research Option 1: Gifted Directed Study course studying a preapproved STEM-related topic.
Research Option 2: A preapproved, independent research project, supervised by a Brookwood STEM teacher on a STEM-related topic.
Field Study
Field Study Experience must be preapproved by your STEAM Advisor and have a minimum number of contact hours.
*Students do NOT have to use a class period in order to complete the Field Study.

8. Field Study Requirements
Placement, research, and/or study topic must be preapproved by your STEAM Advisor or the STEAM Administrator and must meet a minimum number of contact or research hours.
Culminating capstone project (i.e., portfolio and presentation of experiences and learning) is required.
For Internship Experience Options: Students must be engaged in meaningful, real-world experiences in the field of study.
For Research Experience Options: The research or study must focus on a topic that is above and beyond the AKS covered in a course offered at Brookwood.

9. Internship Placements/ Research Ideas
Field Study experiences are individualized opportunities based on student interest.
Completing FS Independently
(not as part of an existing course):
1. FS Proposal preparation and student-initiated contact (for internships) or Research Plan preparation
2. Verification by advisor
-If needed  Advisor assistance with placement/ research idea
3. Completion of Capstone requirements
Using an Existing Course to also meet FS Requirement:
1. Course teacher will handle placement and all requirements for course credit
2. Advisor will preapprove placement, time commitment, and role/project to allow it to count as your STEAM FS
3. Completion of Capstone requirements simultaneously

10. “What’s in it for me if I participate?”
Benefits While in High School
Capitalize on the courses you will take anyway
Dive into a subject/job field that interests you through Field Study
Tangible rewards (STEAM bling)
Great experience for college and scholarship apps (stand out from others)
Work closely with STEAM advisors and mentors
Benefits at Graduation
College and workforce readiness
Connections you make in your Field Study experience
Ability to bring everything you’ve learned together in a capstone project
Skills:
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Communication
Creativity
Info, Media, Tech.
Life & Career

11. STEAM Activities From 2016 Cohort
Field Trips
Guest Speakers

12. “What are some the tangible rewards?”
Seal for diploma
*Pending administrative approval
Medal or cord at graduation and STEAM status in Graduation Program
Group or composite photo or name on plaque at school
STEAM Celebration Night Certificate and Program

13. “What are the non-tangible benefits?”
Relational
Two-year cohort of students beginning in their 11th grade year
Specialized 1 on 1 meetings with STEAM advisor
Field Study supervisor/ mentor
Opportunity-Based
Workshops
Speakers
Field Trips
Experiential
Field Study Internship or Research
Competitions
Extracurricular STEAM activities

14. Capstone Project Portfolio Presentation
Completed over the course of junior and senior year with Advisor assistance
Primarily designed to be completed simultaneously with the Field Study
Due at the end of the senior year
Displays STEAM experiences and reflections
Student-prepared display at STEAM Celebration Night Field Study Symposium
Students will be available to answer questions about their display at the Symposium
Shows, at-a-glance, the Field Study and STEAM experience
Includes components from Portfolio

15. Capstone Project Portfolio
Artifacts will be compiled during junior and senior years.
Students will be guided and assisted by Advisor.
Completion timelines/ deadlines can be modified based on FS timing and student needs
Artifact examples:
Proposal/ plan for FS
Field Study mentor/ supervisor interview
Photo journal from FS
Time sheets/ activity log from FS
Soft skills/ inventory feedback: skills assessments, lessons learned
Reflection

16. Presentation
Capstone Project
Part of the Field Study Symposium and STEAM Celebration Night
Students will prepare displays reflective of their internship experience or research process/ findings at the Symposium (modeled after science research conferences)
Students will be available to answer questions to parents, business partners, other STEAM students, and STEAM Advisory Council

17. Sample Symposium-Style Presentation Displays

18. Sample Symposium-Style Presentation Displays

19. What’s the Timeline? Application and Admission Process Junior Year
Applications on STEAM webpage
Due Wednesday, April 23
Cohort announced by May 9
Junior Year
Specialized 1 on 1 with STEAM Advisors
Workshops, Speakers, Field Trips
Plan your Field Study and begin working on Capstone
Senior Year
Complete Field Study before or during this year
Work on Capstone with Advisor help
Workshops, Speakers, Field Trips
End of Senior Year
Finalize Capstone including presentation
Participate in STEAM Celebration Night
Complete the STEAM Program Pathway

20. More Information Visit the STEAM Website
> Academics > STEAM
Links to this PowerPoint, criteria chart, and application
Contact STEAM Advisor or Administrator
Mr. Beall – Room A101,
Ms. Granande – Room B36,
Mrs. Harris – Room B32,
Dr. Hamman- Room A200B,