metro tech high school an college and career magnet school
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Metro Tech High School An College and Career Magnet School . PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. Kate McDonald, Principal [email protected] 1900 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-764-8000. Metro Tech High School . Enrollment: 1500 Full-Time, 1012 Dual Primary Ethnicity: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Metro Tech High SchoolAn College and Career Magnet
School
Kate McDonald, [email protected]
z.us1900 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85003602-764-8000
PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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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%
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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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Metro Tech High School 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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Metro Tech High School 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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Metro Tech High School 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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Metro Tech High School 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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Metro Tech High School 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.
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STEM Methods
Cross curriculum applicationProject based and real world
learningAuthentic assessment of student
learningPlace-based learning applicationsSmall, personalized learning
communities
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STEM Outcomes
InquisitivenessInnovativeSystems-ThinkersCreativeProblem-SolversEngagedCollaborative
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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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Metro Tech High School
RESULTS: Increased interest in STEM
Added additional science and math courses:AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP StatisticsEnvironmental ScienceAP CalculusCTE Engineering Program
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Metro Tech High School
AIMS Data: Spring 2011ReadingState 77%PUHSD 65%Metro 79%
MathState 60%PUHSD 46%Metro 66%
WritingState
67%PUHSD 51%Metro
64%
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Metro Tech High School
RESULTS: Increased Skills in STEM
ACT RESULTS: Percent of Juniors Meeting BenchmarkClass
of 2010 2011 2012
ScienceMath
110 24
5141
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Metro Tech High School
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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Metro Tech High School
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.