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Woodstock High SchoolSTEM Curriculum Overview

Presented Monday, January 23rd, 2017

What is STEM?STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

●Restructuring of what we teach and how students learn

●Promotion of scientific inquiry and engineering design

● Integration of instruction embedded with technology

●Offer advanced and unique opportunities for WHS students

Why STEM?● Improve learning, achievement, and rigor at WHS.

●Serve students interested in STEM fields.

●Provide unique opportunities for students.

●State certification for STEM program.

What have we been up to?

✘2012-13: started planning;site visits; researching STEM certification✘2013-14: first curricular changes; zone partnerships,

university partnerships, SNHS✘2014-15: began implementation of STEM AP Calculus;

facility improvements

What have we been up to?

✘2015-16: full implementation of differentiated instruction, STEM scheduling, STEM homerooms; first GT Distance Calculus group✘2016-17: adjustments for Engineering; growth of

Science Research; visit from State coordinator; participation in certification review

What’s next?

✘Finalize plans for STEM certification✘Goal of state STEM certification visit in fall 2017 ✘Add Honors 9th Lit to Advanced Academic Pathway✘Continue to focus on Engineering pathway growth✘Continue to build Science Research Program

Woodstock’s STEM Pathways

Advanced AcademicHighest levels of math

and/or science

STEM AP Calculus and GT Distance Calc

Multiple AP math and science courses

EngineeringHonors math and

science with engineering pathway

AP Computer Science

Internship opportunities and unique equipment

Scientific ResearchHonors/AP math,

science, and lit with scientific research

pathway

Internship opportunities and unique equipment

Individualized, project based; multiple

competitions

THANKS!Any questions?

Further questions? Who to contact:

Scheduling: Mike Manzella, Assistant Principalmichael.manzella@cherokee.k12.ga.usMath: Loretta Cameron, Department Chairloretta.cameron@cherokee.k12.ga.usScience: Kelly Burke, Department Chairkelly.burke@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Further questions? Who to contact:

Engineering: Karen Zayance, Department Chairkaren.zayance@cherokee.k12.ga.usResearch: Anna Grantham, Research Teacheranna.grantham@cherokee.k12.ga.usAP Biology: Julie Moeller, AP Bio Teacherjulie.moeller@cherokee.k12.ga.us