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Northwestern High School STEM Mission Statement: To create independent, innovative thinkers by challenging students with a project-based curriculum and encouraging creative problem-solving skills. ~STEM Seniors Class of 2013. Northwestern Local School District. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Implementing & Sustaining a Rural K-12 STEM Program
Northwestern High School STEM Mission Statement: To create independent, innovative thinkers by
challenging students with a project-based curriculum and encouraging creative problem-solving skills.
~STEM Seniors Class of 2013
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From the basic to the extraordinary…
cultural shift – rigor, relevant, relationships strategic planning systemic alignment & implementation Algebra I Common Core Senior Seminar Dual Credit (50 credits avail. in our HS) Technology (1-to-1)
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STEM
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Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Robotics
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Doing the right things…
The right culture The right teachers The right administration The right time
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Collaboration
Communication
•Teachers•Administrators•School board•Business•Parents•Community groups•Community as a whole
• Public relations• District newsletter• News media• Marketing• Board meetings• Community meetings
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Detours and Construction…
Conflict with other programs Biology curriculum/course content Capstone courses & Senior Seminar Engineering & Algebra I
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The Financial Nuts & Bolts…
Costs – equipment, staff & professional development State PLTW/STEM funds – planning & more State grants – PLTW, Board of Regents, K-12 Business Advisory and support Weighted Funds – Articulation, CTE, Tech Prep Open Enrollment – 172 start of this school year
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Outcomes…
Career Readiness & 21st C Skills Student engagement & motivation % College-bound Career readiness Scholarships Test results Projects Student surveys/feedback
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Contact Information
Lee Kimmich Rod FerrellMS Teacher HS Engineering [email protected] [email protected]
Rachel Beun Ryan ShearerMS Guidance Counselor HS Engineering [email protected] [email protected]
Kelly Woodruff Ryan ConradHS BioMedical Teacher HS Biomedical [email protected] [email protected]
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Contact Information
Mr. Jeffrey Layton Mr. Mike BurkholderSuperintendent HS [email protected] [email protected] N. Elyria RoadWest Salem, OH 44287419-846-3151 Mr. Scott Smith
MS Principal“Home of the Huskies” [email protected]
Mrs. Julie McCumberES [email protected]