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Metro Tech High SchoolAn College and Career Magnet
School
Kate McDonald, Principal
1900 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-764-8000
PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Enrollment:1500 Full-Time, 1012 Dual
Primary Ethnicity:Hispanic: 94% Anglo 3.1%
Primary Home Language: Spanish: 83.9% English: 14.9 %SES:
F/R Lunch Eligibility: 89%
Metro Tech High School
Metro Tech High School
Performing Plus for last six years; “B” School
Attendance Rate: 99.0 %
Annual Dropout Rate: .4%
4-year Graduation Rate: 81.6%
Students with NO Major Discipline violations: 99%
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In 2008-09, Administered the ACT test to all juniors.
MATHOn AIMS, we had 72% of students show proficiency.On ACT, we had 10% of students meet benchmark.
SCIENCEOn AIMS, we had 21% of students show proficiency.On ACT, we had less than 1% meet benchmark.
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New School-Wide Goals:
1. Raise rigor of curriculum to college-readiness for ALL students.
2. Focus on STEM interest and skills
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Goals and Actions:
1. Raise rigor of curriculum to college and career readiness for ALL students.
√ Assess all freshmen and sophomores on college- readiness
(Explore, Plan, and ACT)√ Align core curriculum to ACT standards√ Participate in MOWR initiative with Whole School
model
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Goals and Actions:
2. Focus on STEM interest and skills√ Integrate an inter-disciplinary science-related theme√ Increase opportunities for professional development in project-based learning√ Provide models of STEM sustainability projects on campus
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Why Stem?
STEM Education can be a framework for teaching all
subjects. It can integrate content and cognitive strategies necessary
for academic, professional and civic involvement.
STEM Methods
Cross curriculum applicationProject based and real world
learningAuthentic assessment of student
learningPlace-based learning applicationsSmall, personalized learning
communities
STEM Outcomes
InquisitivenessInnovativeSystems-ThinkersCreativeProblem-SolversEngagedCollaborative
In 2008-09, we applied for a grant from Science Foundation of Arizona.
In October 2009, we were awarded a two-year grant for $900,000.00
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Project GoalsThe goals for our Math and Science Achievement Grant include the following: 1. Integrate the use of project-based learning (PBL) in core subjects and CTE programs
2. Increase math and science achievement and interest in STEM-related careers 3. Implement models of sustainability on the campus and in the community
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Implementation1. Integrate the use of project-based learning (PBL) in core subjects and CTE programs√ Staff Development in PBL
o Online (BIE)o Site Visits (HTH)o On-Site Training/Support
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Implementation2. Increase achievement and interest in math and science knowledge, skills, and related careers√ Place more students in higher-level math and science classes√ Bring more science/math-related CTE programs to Metro Tech
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Implementation3. Implement models of sustainability on the campus and in the community√ Support campus-wide, inter-disciplinary projects around sustainability√ Promote classroom PBL around sustainability√ Provide opportunities for students to bring projects into community
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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Reduce Disposable Water Bottles
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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Capture Rain Water for Garden
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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Re-image Dining Area in Culinary Arts
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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Campus Orchard
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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Expand Campus Garden
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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Construct Solar-Powered Shade Structure
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Campus, Classroom and Club Projects:Riparian Area
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Metro Tech High School
RESULTS:Increased interest in STEM Number of students in high level math courses:2008-09 -- 2112011-12 -- 302 40% Increase
Number of students in high level science courses:2008-09 -- 1482011-12 -- 358 142% increase
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RESULTS: Increased interest in STEM
Added additional science and math courses:AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP StatisticsEnvironmental ScienceAP CalculusCTE Engineering Program
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AIMS Data: Spring 2011
ReadingState 77%PUHSD 65%Metro 79%
MathState 60%PUHSD 46%Metro 66%
WritingState
67%PUHSD 51%Metro
64%
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RESULTS: Increased Skills in STEM
ACT RESULTS: Percent of Juniors Meeting BenchmarkClass
of 2010 2011 2012
ScienceMath
110 24
5141
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New and Renewed Directions: Implementation of ACT QC (Move On When Ready) Initiative
• School-wide for 2012-13 Shifting Emphasis to Green Technologies
in CTE programs • Revising Construction Tech
Integrating More STEM-related CTE Programs • Added Engineering CTE program
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Challenges:
Continue to Increase Skills and Interest in STEM
Commitment to PBL in Academic Classes Integration of Sustainability in all Classes Partnerships with Community--Business,
Political, Civic, and Neighborhood Leaders
It takes a village to produce a STEM scholar.