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The DeBakey HSHP Science Department
Our Goal:To increase the percentage of students earning college credit by passing the Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics exams.
Our Mission:To provide laboratory-based courses that provide hands-on science experiences by promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Our lab facilities are separate from the science classrooms.
The DeBakey HSHP Science Department
Keys to achieve our goals
•We have implemented vertical and horizontal collaboration amongst all science teachers.
•We participate in continuous professional development training.
•We conduct tutorials for all students in all science subjects four days a week.
Michael E. DeBakey HSHP
2013-2014 First Semester - Tutorial Schedule
Tutorial Time: M-Th: AM 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM; PM - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Beginning Sept. 16, 2013
Tutorial Teacher Schedule/ Room Number
Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur.
Course AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM
Biology PAP & AP Bio P. Lau
C. Saikin C. Saikin P. Lau
Biology Magnet & IPC M. Maharaj
L. Richter M. Maharaj
AP Chemistry & Chemistry B. Williams
D. Adam B. Williams D. Adam
Physics and AP Physics E. Durban
P. Denzmore E. Durban P. Denzmore
2012-2013 STAAR Test Data
STAAR Biology, 2012-2013
STAAR Biology Data Table, 2012-2013
Year Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
2012 100 100 66
2013 100 100 73
Advanced Placement Data
2007-2013
Total AP Biology, 2007-2013
8 9
17 18
648 10
7 84 3 2 4 5
1722
26
19 18
37
30 31
20
9
45
38
27
21
4
12
44
57
10
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1
Num
be
r o
f Par
ticip
ants
AP Scores
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2007(N)=58, Pass=58.6%; 2008(N)=37, Pass=59.5%; 2009(N)=18, Pass=50.0%; 2010(N)=102, Pass=63.7%; 2011(N)=127, Pass=77.2%; 2012(N)=137, Pass=80.3%; 2013(N)=123, Pass=91.9%
AP Chemistry, 2007-2013
9
12
75
0
9 9 9 8
2
16
12
16
8
0
16 17
13
0 1
16 15
19
9
1
21
13 14
7
0
26
17
5
0 00
5
10
15
20
25
30
Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1
Num
be
r o
f Par
ticp
ants
AP Scores
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2007(N)=33, Pass=84.8%; 2008(N)=37, Pass=79.0%; 2009(N)=52, Pass=84.6%; 2010(N)=47, Pass=97.9%; 2011(N)=60, Pass=83.3%; 2012(N)=55, Pass=87.3%; 2013(N)=48, Pass=100 %
AP Physics, 2007-2013
9
5
7
5
2
9 910
4
0
5
87
8
1
8
1615
9
3
12 12
8
0
2
12
10
18
3
0
17
1516
6
2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1
Nu
mb
er o
f Pa
rtic
ipa
tns
AP Scores
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2007(N)=28, Pass=75%; 2008(N)=32, Pass=87.5%; 2009(N)=29, Pass=69%; 2010(N)=51, Pass=76.5%; 2011(N)=34, Pass=94.1%; 2012(N)=43, Pass=93 %; 2013(N)=56, Pass=85.7
4-year Science Curriculum Sequence
Required Courses• 9th grade: IPC Magnet / PreAP and
Biology Magnet / PreAP• 10th grade: Chemistry Magnet / PreAP• 11th grade: Physics Magnet / PreAP• 12th grade: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and/or
AP PhysicsElective• 11th grade: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP Environmental Science• 12th grade: Scientific Research and Design
Additional PreAP/AP Science Requirements
PreAP Biology: Development of Science Fair Topic PreAP Chemistry: Science Fair ProjectPreAP Physics: Engineering ProjectAP Science: Preparation for AP Exam
Physics: Cardboard Boat Regatta
•Two teams of four students used the principles of buoyancy and density to construct a boat using just cardboard and duct tape.
Boat Regatta at UH
• Students participated in a boat regatta at the University of Houston
• Finished 5th out of 20+ teams (most of the boats sank )
• Possible class project for Pre-AP students in the spring
Robotics Iron Vipers• Meets 2-3 times per week • avg 10 students /day out of 30 • 5 tournaments Oct.–Jan.• Need $$$
• Parts (pneumatics and metal) • Registration fees• Establish second team
Includes: Teamwork Design, Build,& Program
discussions, computer design (autocad) and programming, seeing other teams, mentors, etc.
Skills event Sat. 9/9/13 •St. Agnes HS, Houston•9 students from DeBakey•23 teams Houston-Austin
APES: AP Environmental Science 2013-14 enrollment= 48
Supported by APSTEM College board
APES webpage: http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/92550Edmodo Energy Projects : https://hisd.edmodo.com/home#/group?
id=6373639
Senior Scientific Research and Design• In 2013, students were trained in my lab and then sent out to the research labs in the medical center.
• They presented their projects at the end of the year.• Web page of Senior R/D.http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/49377
2013 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix
2011 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in L.A.
The DeBakey HSHP Science Department has demonstrated
excellence in preparing students for AP Sciences.
Our students graduate with a strong foundation for college.
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