Greene County Schools Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)

Greene County Schools is offering several blended learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) courses.

The mission of the Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics program is to assist students realize their potential for success in S.T.E.M. careers by supporting their exploration of S.T.E.M. related fields, develop multi-cultural relationships within teams to collaboratively solve problems by encouraging the development of 21st-Century skills, provide a curriculum with valuable life lessons, and by supporting their post-secondary education to solve tomorrow's global issues.

Admission Criteria • The criteria in the second bullet point will be used for admission to

STEM for the 2016/2017 school year. Each category has a point value assigned.

• Criteria: STEM Career Courses, STEM Course Grades, Non-STEM Course Grades, Teacher Recommendation, Discipline, Attendance, Tardies, Community Involvement

• For more information or any program related questions, please contact Mr. José Garcia at 252.747.3814

Benefits of S.T.E.M. at GCMS & GCHS

• State Recognized High School S.T.E.M. Model Academy

• Rigorous S.T.E.M. courses • Blended Online Learning

Environment • Highly qualified instructors • Collaboration with teachers and

students • Mobile devices (iPads) to

enhance instruction (one per student)

• Transdisciplinary Learning • 21st Century Themes, Skills,

and Concepts • Earn college credit through the

Career and College Promise program

• Grand Challenges from the National Academy of Engineering

• S.T.E.M. Society (Awareness and Robotics)

• Guest Speakers • Local, Regional, & National

Partners • Community outreach projects • GCMS STEM Lab • STEM Scholar Graduate

S T E M

RAMS

“Remind” To stay informed regarding High School STEM events and information sign-up for Remind.

To receive messages via text, text @gchsste to 81010.

“Remind” To stay informed regarding Middle School STEM events and information sign-up for Remind.

To receive messages via text, text @gcmsste to 81010.

Greene County Schools Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)

STEM Boosters• STEM would like your assistance with various events throughout

the year at Greene County Middle and Greene Central High School. Please volunteer to assist with Grand Challenges, STEM Expo, Student Academic Recognition, Learning Experiences, and many more events. We need more Boosters!

• Access the sign-up form at:• http://goo.gl/forms/EmyUl3IIcw

STEM Scholar GraduateTo support and recognize the hard work of all STEM students upon graduating. Seniors are able to graduate as a S.T.E.M. Scholar if the following criteria is met.• Demonstrate Community Outreach (10 or more events).• Maintain a grade above 80 in all S.T.E.M. courses.• Preserve an excellent record of behavior in and out of school.• Participate in leadership roles in school and/or community events.• Complete at least 16 S.T.E.M. courses for all graduating classes after

2017.Class of 2016 = 10 or moreClass of 2017= 14 or more

Haiku Learning

Students will use Haiku Learning for their S.T.E.M. courses. Access the link below to view course content, grades, and teacher comments 24 hours a day throughout the school year. https://greene.haikulearning.com/do/account/login

GCS S.T.E.M. Website

Site will showcase S.T.E.M. student work, achievements, and program related news or information. http://greenecountystem.weebly.com/

STEM Social Media

Stay connected through social media: GCS STEM

@GCHSLibrary

Remember to tag us: #GCHSSTEM