1. Paul Duke PTSA Parent Teacher Student Association
An interim group is planning several events. PTSA will officially launch April 19th.
Volunteers are needed now to:
Help with school tours
Volunteer at school events
Donate food for hospitality events
Support staff “back to school” activities
Serve on the PTSA nominating committee
Lead or serve on PTSA committees
Get involved!
Sign up to be notified about school events and volunteer opportunities
Fill out the parent survey
Select “For Parents -> PTSA”
Contact
Andrea Antonowich
Tina Budnitz:

2. Welcome! Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night
Class of 2022

3. Agenda Welcome & Principal’s Message Freshman Experience
What are our goals?
Advantages of Paul Duke STEM
Freshman Experience
What can students expect?
Breakout Sessions
Fine Arts, Electives & Getting Involved
Fine Arts/Elective Options
How do students get involved?
Teacher Meet & Greet!
Core Content Academics
Academic Options in Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies
Advanced Research Pathway
Digital Days & Technology

4. Welcome to Paul Duke STEM

5. Advantages of Paul Duke STEM
More options for students – flexible Fridays, opportunity to explore electives and experiences, flexible learning environment, and options to earn college credit
Interesting and different experiences – Colleges and employers are looking for students that have had unique and interesting experiences
Lessons in class connect to the real world – Teachers are partnering with businesses to make the learning more engaging
Stop waiting for your future – College courses help you think for tomorrow
Extracurricular experiences are part of the school experience – classes, clubs, and competitions are connected which helps you explore and learn

6. Freshman Experience What can students expect? Freshman Courses
Weekly Schedule
Learn more in our break-out sessions:
Electives, Fine Arts and Getting Involved
Graduation Requirements & Core Content Academics
Technology & Digital Learning Days at Paul Duke STEM

7. Freshman Experience What classes do students take?
8 Classes/year allows for greater flexibility.
Freshman Year Courses:
5 Required:
Math, Science, Language Arts
Introduction to Digital Technology
Freshman Seminar: Scientific Research I
3 Elective Choices:
PE/Health
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
Technology/Engineering

8. What will the school week look like?
Freshman Experience
Monday
Tuesday
A Day
Wednesday
B Day
Thursday
Friday
A/B Day
1st Period
2nd Period
Digital Learning Day
Rotating A/B =
4 Classes/Week
3rd Period
4th Period
5th Period
6th Period
7th Period
8th Period

9. Freshman Experience Breakout Sessions Please follow the break-out session pass you received as you arrived. Parents will rotate through each 15-minute session at scheduled increments so everyone has a chance to attend each session. Thank you!
Fine Arts, Electives & Getting Involved – Cafeteria
Fine Arts/Elective Options
How do students get involved?
Core Content Academics – Band Room
Academic Options in Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies
Advanced Research Pathway
Digital Days & Technology – Orchestra Room CHANGE: Chorus Room
What will Friday’s be like for students?
Technology use at Paul Duke STEM

10. Thank you for attending! Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night
Class of 2022