E-STEM ACADEMY, INC. SCHOOLS RECRUITMENT DAY PROGRAM:

AN EXPLOSION OF ACADEMIC& ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Saturday, July 17, 2010Texas Southern University Science Building

WELCOME• Ms. Lois Bullock, B.S., M.B.A. Founder and Head of Schools Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. Schools

OVERVIEW OF E-STEM ACADEMY, INC.

• History• Number of Schools• Introduction of E-STEM Administrators

WELCOME• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A.

Principal, High School West Campus

• BA, English, Fisk University• MA, English, Texas Southern University• EdD, Curriculum/Instruction, Education

Leadership; University of Houston (projected 2011)

• 13 years teaching; 2 years administrating

WELCOME• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A.

Principal, High School West CampusAwards/ Service• Teacher of the Year , 2006• HISD Regional Teacher of the Year, 2008• Ivy League, Foundations & Charities,– Principal of the Year, 2010

• Member, Missouri City Chapter of Links• Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.• Member, Houston Chapter of Drifters

WELCOME• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A.

Principal, High School West Campus

Educational Motto

Excellence is a virtue!

WELCOME• Mr. Ceaser Crawford, B.S.

Principal, High School Central Campus

• Rust College, BS Computer Science 1993; Minor, Business Administration

• Length of Teaching – 8 years• Teacher of the Year, HISD Charter Schools

2006

WELCOME• Mr. Ceaser Crawford, B.S.

Principal, High School Central Campus

Educational MottoIf you can read… you can write your thoughts,

if you can write you can share your brillance with the world.

WELCOME• Ms. Francine Frazier, BSEE, MPP, M.Ed

Coordinator, E-STEM Academy(s)

• Prairie View A&M University, BS Electrical Engineering 1991;

• Georgetown University, Masters of Public Policy

• Columbia University, Teachers College, Masters of Education, Education Leadership

• Teaching/ Administration in STEM – 15 years

WELCOME• Ms. Francine Frazier, BSEE, MPP, M.Ed

Coordinator, E-STEM Academy(s)

Education Motto“All children can learn with the right amount of

resources and time. It is our responsibility as educators to determine the proper amount”

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS

• Challenging and Focused Curriculum• Distinguished High School Diploma• Required Tutorials• Required Summer Camp• Disciplined Learning Environment• On-going Assessments

Rigor

• College Readiness– Advanced Placement Courses– College Planning– Dual Credit Program– College Board CLEP Test– Associates Degree (24 transferable college credits)

– College Campus Tours– Academic Scholarships

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONSRigor

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS

• Innovative Learning Environment• Preparing for 21st Century Careers• Field Experiences• Educating the “Whole Child”• Job Shadowing

Relevance

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS

• Small Classroom Atmosphere• Monthly Family Night • Partnerships and Alliances• Mentors• Home Visits• Academic Alliances– Texas Southern University– Prairie View A&M University

Success-Oriented Relationships

RECORD OF SUCCESS• Exemplary TAKs Rating• High Student Retention Rate• High Student Attendance Rate

9th Grade TAKS performance in Reading for the 2009-2010

9th Grade TAKS performance in Mathematics 2009-2010

9th Grade Stanford 10 performance - 2010% of students on Grade level or above

10th Grade Stanford 10 performance - 2010% of students on Grade level or above

SAMPLE OF ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-integrated Curriculum

• List the AP Courses, Electives, and Clubs offered at E-STEM Academy, Inc.

PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCESAND RELATIONSHIPS• Houston Independent School District• Texas-Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematic Initiative (T-STEM)• Texas High School Project• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation• Michael and Susan Dell Foundation• Communities Foundation of Texas• The Choice Foundation, Inc.

PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCESAND RELATIONSHIPS (CONTINUED)

• Missouri City Chapter of The Links, Inc.• Port of Houston Authority• CenterPoint Energy• BP, America• Bronze Eagles Flying Club, Inc.• The Ensemble Theatre

EXAMPLES OF FIELD EXPERIENCES• Port of Houston• Federal Reserve Bank• The Ensemble Theatre• Society for the Performing Arts• CenterPoint Energy• NASA• BP America• Ellington Airport• Texas Children’s Hospital• Federal Court

SCIENCE FAIRS• Robotics Competition• College for a Day Academic Bowl

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES• Community Service– Soles-to-Souls Shoe Drive Project– Cuney Homes Senior Citizen Program

• Field Trips (fun-based trips)• Clubs• Sports

OTHER BENEFITS• Free Laptops and Zip Drives• Uniforms• Transportation Support

Remarks

• Partners– Prairie View A&M University, • Dr. Freddie Frazier

• Parents• Students