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

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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

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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

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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.