1. PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STEM DIPLOMA STEM SCHOLAR DIPLOMA (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

2. OBJECTIVE To offer the most rigorous academic program available for ALL students whose interest is in the engineering and science fields. The STEM Diploma would offer a blend of classroom course work and real world experience along with project based learning. Students will be exposed to a comprehensive college prep program for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Mathematics. To offer the most rigorous academic program available for ALL students whose interest is in the engineering and science fields. The STEM Diploma would offer a blend of classroom course work and real world experience along with project based learning. Students will be exposed to a comprehensive college prep program for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Mathematics.

3. REQUIREMENTS CUSD graduation requirements-22 credits CUSD graduation requirements-22 credits STEM diploma and STEM Scholar diploma requirements-23 credits STEM diploma and STEM Scholar diploma requirements-23 credits 5 credits of Mathematics (Including AP Statistics) 5 credits of Mathematics (Including AP Statistics) 6 credits of Science or 6 credits of Science/Engineering (Chemistry and Physics) 6 credits of Science or 6 credits of Science/Engineering (Chemistry and Physics) 4 credits of English 4 credits of English 3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of World Language 2 credits of World Language 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of Fine Arts.5 credit of Health.5 credit of Health.5 credit of STEM elective.5 credit of STEM elective 1 credit of Physical Education 1 credit of Physical Education 2 summer STEM workshops at ASU/PHS - Sophomore and Junior summers 2 summer STEM workshops at ASU/PHS - Sophomore and Junior summers 1 summer STEM Experience…Senior summer 1 summer STEM Experience…Senior summer Job Shadowing at partner companies Job Shadowing at partner companies STEM Exploration STEM Exploration Summer enrichment programs at ASU Summer enrichment programs at ASU Summer bridge programs at ASU Summer bridge programs at ASU Students must maintain a 3.5 weighted GPA for the STEM Diploma and a 3.8 weighted GPA for the STEM Scholar Diploma Students must maintain a 3.5 weighted GPA for the STEM Diploma and a 3.8 weighted GPA for the STEM Scholar Diploma Students who fall below GPA minimums would be put on probation for a semester. Failure to raise their GPA above the minimum at the conclusion of the semester will result in removal from the program. Students who fall below GPA minimums would be put on probation for a semester. Failure to raise their GPA above the minimum at the conclusion of the semester will result in removal from the program.

4. FEATURES Online learning opportunity Online learning opportunity Project Based Learning models that coordinate content from AP science courses and higher level mathematics courses Project Based Learning models that coordinate content from AP science courses and higher level mathematics courses Participation in summer workshops Participation in summer workshops Job shadowing at a STEM company Job shadowing at a STEM company Focus courses available in partnership with CGCC and ASU Focus courses available in partnership with CGCC and ASU Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Sciences. Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Sciences. STEM elective class to research and explore STEM careers STEM elective class to research and explore STEM careers Extensive opportunity to earn college credits prior to graduation from high school Extensive opportunity to earn college credits prior to graduation from high school

5. RECOGNITION STEM students will receive an additional diploma at graduation STEM students will receive an additional diploma at graduation STEM students will be noted in the graduation program as a STEM diploma recipient STEM students will be noted in the graduation program as a STEM diploma recipient STEM students will be given a cord to wear at graduation STEM students will be given a cord to wear at graduation STEM students will indicate the program on their college admission applications STEM students will indicate the program on their college admission applications

6. COUNSELING/CAREER CENTER/COORDINATOR SUPPORT One counselor will be assigned to track and assist students throughout their 4 years One counselor will be assigned to track and assist students throughout their 4 years A Coordinator will be appointed to oversee the STEM program A Coordinator will be appointed to oversee the STEM program Students will work with the Career Center to apply for college admission and scholarships Students will work with the Career Center to apply for college admission and scholarships Counselor/Coordinator will assist students with applying for summer workshops and STEM experience Counselor/Coordinator will assist students with applying for summer workshops and STEM experience Counselor/Coordinator will assist students in enrolling in online courses and off-campus courses from the Focus menu. Counselor/Coordinator will assist students in enrolling in online courses and off-campus courses from the Focus menu. Counselor will maintain credits checks and GPA checks to ensure students’ success in the program Counselor will maintain credits checks and GPA checks to ensure students’ success in the program

7. PARTNERSHIPS ASU with pending agreement will: ASU with pending agreement will: Guarantee admittance into ASU Polytechnic program Guarantee admittance into ASU Polytechnic program Work to offer EGR 101/102 (Engineering) at PHS Work to offer EGR 101/102 (Engineering) at PHS Allow students to take EGR 101/102 (Engineering) at Polytechnic campus Allow students to take EGR 101/102 (Engineering) at Polytechnic campus Offer summer STEM workshops Offer summer STEM workshops Offer a Junior High School summer head start program Offer a Junior High School summer head start program Map pathways for college that correspond to our program of study Map pathways for college that correspond to our program of study Help promote the program and attend informational nights Help promote the program and attend informational nights

8. PARTNERSHIPS Chandler Gilbert Community College will: Chandler Gilbert Community College will: schedule classes as needed to assist PHS students in completing their focus courses if enrollment is sufficient schedule classes as needed to assist PHS students in completing their focus courses if enrollment is sufficient offer summer workshops for PHS STEM students when available offer summer workshops for PHS STEM students when available map a program of study for the focus courses map a program of study for the focus courses

9. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Students in the program will be required to: Students in the program will be required to: Complete AP exams in all AP classes they take Complete AP exams in all AP classes they take Take the ACT, PSAT and SAT tests Take the ACT, PSAT and SAT tests Apply for college admission Apply for college admission

10. PROGRAM COSTS AP Exams are $87.00 per exam AP Exams are $87.00 per exam Dual Enrollment for college credit is $76.00 per credit hour Dual Enrollment for college credit is $76.00 per credit hour College courses taken at CGCC are $76.00 per credit hour College courses taken at CGCC are $76.00 per credit hour University courses taken at ASU are $592.00 per credit hour (Typical course is 3-4 credit hours) University courses taken at ASU are $592.00 per credit hour (Typical course is 3-4 credit hours) Possible fees for summer workshops at ASU Possible fees for summer workshops at ASU Possible STEM Experience fees Possible STEM Experience fees Financial assistance may be available Financial assistance may be available

11. STEM SCHOLAR FreshmanSummerSophomore FreshmanSummerSophomore Honors English 9 Health (Online) Honors English 10 * Honors Algebra 2 STEM Workshop Honors Brief Calculus Honors Biology (Fresh/Soph) Honors Chemistry/Physics Honors World History STEM Elective/Fine Arts World Language 1 World Language 2 Physical Education Menu (Math) JuniorSummer Senior AP English 11 Job Shadow/Exp AP or DE English 12 Accelerated AP Calculus AB/BC Multivariable Calc and Diff Eq AP Chemistry/Physics Honors Chemistry/Physics AP American/Arizona History AP Government/AP Economics Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer) Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer) Fine Art Elective/Elective Menu (PHS) AP Statistics, Human Biology, AP Biology (AP Environmental Science if offered) Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/ASU) Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/ASU) Computer Science, Biotechnology, Engineering Dual Enrollment Credits available Dual Enrollment Credits available Advanced Placement Credits available with successful test scores Advanced Placement Credits available with successful test scores * Students entering with Algebra 1 may take the Geometry/Algebra 2 block

12. STEM FreshmanSummer Sophomore FreshmanSummer Sophomore English 9 Health (online) English 10 English 9 Health (online) English 10 *Honors Geometry STEM Workshop Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology (Fresh/Soph) Honors Chemistry/Physics World History STEM Elect/Fine Arts World Language 1 World Language 2 Physical Education Fine Art Elective/Elective JuniorSummer Senior English 11 Job Shadow/Exp English 12 English 11 Job Shadow/Exp English 12 Honors Brief Calculus Accelerated AP Calculus AB/BC AP Chemistry/Physics Honors Chemistry/Physics AP Chemistry/Physics Honors Chemistry/Physics American/Arizona History Government/Economics Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer) Menu/Focus (Science/Engineer) Menu (Math) Menu (PHS) AP Statistics, Human Biology, AP Biology (AP Environmental Science if offered) Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/ASU) Focus (Chandler Gilbert Community College/ASU) Computer Science, Biotechnology, Engineering Dual Enrollment Credits available Dual Enrollment Credits available Advanced Placement Credits available with successful test scores Advanced Placement Credits available with successful test scores * Students entering with 8 th grade math may take Algebra 1/Geometry/Algebra 2 course * Students entering with 8 th grade math may take Algebra 1/Geometry/Algebra 2 course

13. FOCUS COURSES Offered at the Chandler Gilbert Community College Campus Biotechnology Intro to BiotechnologyBIO 1074 Intro to BiotechnologyBIO 1074 Biotechnology SeminarBIO 211AA 1 Biotechnology ABBIO 211AB1 Applied Biosciences: BiotechnologyBIO 2474 Engineering Engineering Analysis Tools & TechECE 102 2 Engineering Problem Solving & DesignECE 103 2 OR BioengineeringECE 1113 Computer Science Intro to Computer Science JAVACSC 110AA3 JAVA IICSC 200AA3 OR Visual Basic IntroductionCSC 1813 Offered at ASU Polytechnic Campus Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design IEGR 1013 Introduction to Engineering Design IEGR 1013 Introduction to Engineering Design II EGR 1023

14. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested students need to complete an application Interested students need to complete an application Applications will be accepted at registration for new freshmen Applications will be accepted at registration for new freshmen Applications are reviewed by a committee. Students will be notified at their junior high school (in CUSD) or by phone Applications are reviewed by a committee. Students will be notified at their junior high school (in CUSD) or by phone

15. Why be a STEM Program Participant? Dedicated counselor and coordinator support Dedicated counselor and coordinator support Career and College support Career and College support Challenging coursework Challenging coursework Project-based learning… relevant… motivating Project-based learning… relevant… motivating Recognition Recognition Participate in a guaranteed admissions pipeline Participate in a guaranteed admissions pipeline Graduate STEM-Prepared… Opens many doors Graduate STEM-Prepared… Opens many doors College readiness within your program of interest College readiness within your program of interest Support in mapping out college STEM pathways Support in mapping out college STEM pathways

16. What if… What if I am an athlete? What if I am an athlete? What if I am a marching band member? What if I am a marching band member? What if I am in orchestra or choir? What if I am in orchestra or choir?

17. So… who is a STEM Participant? Anyone that is curious, likes a challenge, and is willing to put in hard work.