STEM Academy Requirements...Capstone Requirement All STEM students are required to complete a...
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STEM Academy Requirements
FCHS STEM Graduate-Pathway Completion Requirement
Completion of Biotech Pathway
Scientific Research I Intro to Healthcare & Biotechnology (2 Courses) Application of Biotechnology
Completion of Engineering Pathway
Foundations of Engineering
Engineering Concepts
Engineering Applications
Graduation Requirements Continued
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in STEM Courses
STEM students must receive teacher recommendation(s) to continue
Completion of 2 Foreign Language Courses
Annual participation in co-curricular STEMcompetitions
Senior capstone project or internship
Curriculum Engineering
Engineering Continued
Biotechnology
Biotechnology Continued
Research I –Building the Foundation
Taught by STEM teachers in area(s) of expertise.
Technical Writing, Research, and Communication Skills
Physics Skills
Applied Principles in Mathematics
Biological/ Chemistry Laboratory Skills
Co- Curricular Season of Competition
In Georgia, STEM education is defined as an integrated curriculum that is driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory project/problem-based learning, and student-centered development of ideas and solutions.
As outlined by the Georgia Department of Education’s High School STEM Certification Rubric, all STEM students are required to annually participate in designated STEM competitions.
Co-curricular Competition
HOSA and TSA
“Season of Competition” TSA- Engineering Professional Organization
HOSA – Biotechnology Professional Organization
Electric Vehicle
VEX Robotics
FRC, First Robotics
Team American Rocketry Club (TARC)
Physics Bowl
Science and Engineering Fair
Science Olympiad
E-Cyber Mission: ( 9th only)
Capstone Requirement
All STEM students are required to complete a capstone project or internship by the spring of their senior year.
allow students to uniquely show their talents related to their pathway of interest.
provides students with the opportunity to explore a career of personal or professional interest and to address the latest trends or issues through focused study and applied research.
allows students to demonstrate their ability to synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the STEM Academy.
Common Questions
How do I fit everything in my schedule? Or make changes?
https://goo.gl/JBXIox Waiver process from registration page.
How do I select the STEM elective(s)?
STEM electives are hand scheduled by administration.
How/ when do I decide my pathway?
Between 9th and 10th grade
Are we required to participate in HOSA and TSA?
Yes, hese are your professional CTAE communities that can serve as competition, but are also to develop leadership skills.
What Does Rigor Mean in STEM Students?
Prior to STEM rigor meant I had to study 5-10 minutes before the test….now I have to study 30-45 minutes each night to get the “A.”
Material is complex- must actively study.
You must pick up inferences not just memorization…. constant application of knowledge
You have to explain “how” and “why” in everything you do.
Everything isn’t going to be spelled out. Teachers support you while learning to make your own connections.
STEM summer camp opportunities will
be announced via webpage and e-mail.
Welcome to STEM gathering in the fall.
www.fchsstem.com
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