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San Marin High School

STEM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Introductions

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School Staff: 2014-15 Teaching Assignments

Mr. Nick Williams- 9th Physics/Engineering, Teacher Lead

Ms. Melissa Havel- 9th Physics/Engineering

Dr. Michelle Lafevre-Bernt- 10th Biology/Biotechnology

Ms. Kim Laabs- STEM Algebra 2

Mr. David Wronski- STEM Geometry

Administrators

Mr. Adam Littlefield, Principal

Ms. Leslie Norinsky, Assistant Principal, STEM Administrator

Why San Marin High School?

Focus on the whole student

Opportunity to excel in all areas

AP and honors courses - academics

smARTt – Arts and Technical Arts

Athletics

Clubs and activities

Community service

Why San Marin STEM?

First and only STEM-focused high school program in Marin County

Rigorous science, engineering, and math curriculum

Small community atmosphere

Critical and Creative Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication

Project-based learning

Successful San Marin STEM Students

Love math, science, and technology

Expect to go to a four year college

Value learning and have high expectations for their academic progress and behavior

Know how to work on projects with other people

Do their personal best on all assignments

Want to attend a program within high school

Participate in clubs and activities

Why STEM?

The current demand for STEM-capable US workers surpasses the supply of applicants who have trained for those careers.

16 of the 20 occupations with the largest projected growth in the next decade are STEM related.

STEM teaches critical thinking and problem solving- transferrable skills

STEM seeks to engage students in school by use student centered strategies

Vision

The San Marin High School’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program seeks to excite, engage, and educate students in a project-based environment. Using state-of-the-art technology tools, 21st Century skills, and rigorous cutting-edge curriculum, graduates will be prepared for future STEM-related careers and non-STEM related careers.

About Our Program

College Preparatory

The Six Tenets Project-Based Learning

Integrated Curriculum

Using Technology

Small Program Environment

Empowering Students to manage their learning

Work-based learning opportunities

Core Beliefs

We believe that students should develop Learning and Innovation skills

Digital Literacy skills

Career and Life skills

Partial Block Schedule starting spring 2015

Day of Week

Periods Block Starting Time

Monday All No 7:26

Tuesday 1, 3, 4, 7 Block 7:15

Wednesday 2, 4, 6 Block 9:00

Thursday All No 7:26

Friday All No 7:26

Typical Coursework – 9th grade

9th Grade STEM CORE:

Physics

Principles of Engineering

Mathematics: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

REQUIRED OF ALL 9th GRADERS:

English 9

Geography/Health

Physical Education

OTHER ELECTIVES:

Music, Drama, Dance, Art, Spanish, French, Leadership, other

Typical Coursework – 10th grade

10th Grade

STEM CORE:

Biology/Biotechnology

Mathematics: Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Statistics

REQUIRED OF ALL 10th GRADERS:

English 10

World History/ AP European History

Physical Education or waiver (must meet specific requirements)

OTHER ELECTIVES:

Many available, including: Spanish, French, Arts, Cisco Academy and College Coursework

Typical Coursework - 11th grade

11th Grade

STEM CORE:

Chemistry

Science Class of Choice: Biotech 2, AP Biology, AP Physics, Marine Biology

Mathematics: Algebra 2, Precalculus, Statistics. AP Calculus, AP Statistics

REQUIRED OF ALL 11th GRADERS:

English 11, AP Language and Composition

US History/ AP US History

OTHER ELECTIVES:

Many available, including: World Languages, Arts, Cisco Academy and College Coursework

Typical Coursework- 12th Grade

12th Grade STEM CORE: AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, or Marine Biology Engineering/Senior Project Mathematics: Precalculus, Statistics. AP Calculus, AP Statistics REQUIRED OF ALL 12th GRADERS: ERWC, AP Literature and Composition Government and Economics/AP Govt and AP Econ OTHER ELECTIVES: Many available, including Cisco Academy and College Coursework

UC-Approved Curriculum

8 Science courses Including Engineering courses

Physical science or biological science emphasis

Including AP courses

4 Math courses Culminating with AP Calculus

Technology-rich coursework

Project-Based Learning/Inquiry-Based Learning

Student-Centered

What is Project-Based?

Entry Event

Driving or Essential Question

Need to know list

In Depth Inquiry

Revision and Reflection

Public Audience

Why Project-Based Learning?

Engaging

Provokes students to encounter (and struggle with) the central concepts and principles of a discipline.

Teaches communication and presentation

organization and time management

research and inquiry

self-assessment and reflection

group participation and leadership

Project-Based Learning

9th Grade Science/Engineering Typical Projects

Rube Goldberg

Physics of Sports Video

Hybrid Car Design

Passive Solar Home Design

Build a band (of musical instruments)

Robotics and programming

Rube Goldberg Fly Swatter

Rube Goldberg Project in Science/Engineering Class

6 week project- Simple Machines

Integration of Science and Engineering

Classroom instruction

Project Time

Culminating Activity

What students learn

Sophomore Year 2014-15 Biology/Biotechnology

Examples of 6 week projects:

Human Organ Systems: Integration of Biology and Engineering

Crime Scene Investigation: Integration of Genetics, Biotechnology and Forensic Science

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Common Core Standards in Math

The standards call for learning mathematical content in the context of real-world situations, using mathematics to solve problems, and developing “habits of mind” that foster mastery of mathematics content as well as mathematical understanding.

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Complex thinking in mathematics

Structuring the Standards for Mathematical Practice

Overarching habits of mind of a productive mathematical thinker

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

4. Model with mathematics.

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

6. Attend to precision.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

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Students required to earn a B or better in:

CCSS 8th grade math

CCSS Compacted 8th grade math

Algebra 1

Geometry

Students in STEM cohorts or clustered into courses together.

Other assessment during interview process

Mathematics in STEM

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Mathematics in STEM

Fostering mathematical reasoning and sense-making

Investigating the “Big Ideas”

Persistence through a Growth Mindset

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Math in STEM (Common Core)

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Math in STEM (Common Core)

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Collaboration and Exploring Ideas

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Use of Technology

Computers

Specialized Science/Engineering Equipment

Calculators

Shop Equipment

Mobile devices

Bring your own device (laptop, iPad, iPod, Chromebook, etc.)

Other

Personalized Environment

Cohort of students/ Community of Learners

Dedicated Math/Science Teachers

Students get to know each other and their teachers really well

Teachers work together to develop extraordinary curriculum

Empowering Students

Take responsibility for own learning

Be a responsible member of the SMHS/STEM communities

High expectations

Choice in decision-making

Clubs and Activities

Student Leadership

Robotics

Computer Programming/App Development

Technology Student Organization

Gardening Club

Science Olympiad

Service Learning and Community Service

Plus other San Marin clubs and activities

Criteria

Complete Application and Submit by Jan. 30th Completed Application Pages with student responses

Grade of B or better in CCSS Grade 8 Math (or higher math)

Counselor Report

Math or Science Teacher Recommendation

Other Adult Recommendation

Group interview/Design Challenge

Evidence from previous school work (grades, assessments, attendance, discipline)

Selection Rubric

Criteria Points

Interview and Performance Task 20

Student Responses on Application 18

Math Grades 8

Science Grades 8

Past Attendance 6

Letters of Recommendation 20

Student Behavior 10

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Next Steps

Applications now available on San Marin webpage

Completed application due by Jan. 30, 2015

For more information…

See San Marin Website

San Marin High School (415) 898-2121

Applicants will be notified by March 2nd , 2015

STEM Admission Process

January Activities Submit applications

February Activities Interviews

Student Selection

Spring Activities Updates

Welcome meetings

Questions and Answers