WAYSIDE: SCI-TECH PREPARATORY

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

MISSION STATEMENT WAYSIDE SCHOOLS PREPARES COLLEGE READY, COMMUNITY ENGAGED, GLOBAL CITIZENS.

THROUGH RIGOR, SERVICE, AND A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, SCI-TECH PREPARATORY STUDENTS ARE CONFIDENT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE, ACTIVELY CREATING THE FUTURE IN

WHICH THEY WILL LIVE AND WORK TOGETHER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 1

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS 2

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME 2 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMME 3 CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 4

APPENDIX 5

SCI-TECH PREPARATORY COMMUNICATION RUBRIC 5 ACADEMIC POLICIES 6 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 7 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 8

MATT ABBOTT SUPERINTENDENT

MABBOTT@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

MARY BRINKMAN PRINCIPAL

MBRINKMAN@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

DAVID DEMARKIS DEAN OF STUDENTS

DDEMARKIS@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

CHELSEA SCHAUER LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

CSCHAUER@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

LORI PLUMMER COLLEGE GUIDANCE COORDINATOR LPLUMMER@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

ULRIKE PURYEAR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

UPURYEAR@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

TAMMY KOELLING STEM COORDINATOR

TKOELLING@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

BELYNDA POWERS IB DP COORDINATOR

BPOWERS@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

TOD BAKER IB CP COORDINATOR DESIGNATE TBAKER@WAYSIDESCHOOLS.ORG

Texas HS Diploma Requirements The Texas Foundation High School Program is a flexible graduation plan that enables students to design their own diploma path.

þ 4 English = English I, English II, English III, advanced English þ 3 Math = Algebra I, Geometry, advanced Math þ 3 Science = Biology, 2 Science choices þ 3 Social Studies = World Geography, US History, Government/Economics þ 2 Language Other Than English = French or Spanish þ 1 PE = Foundations of Personal Fitness (Athletics is extracurricular) þ 1 Fine Art = Visual Arts or Band or Orchestra

Demonstrated speech proficiency (see Sci-Tech Preparatory communication rubric)

An endorsement pathway with 4 more credits, including another math and science – we offer two endorsements:

Begin with 22 credits:

Now include:

Choose a path:

STEM Arts & Humanities

Rise to the top!

Distinguished Level of Achievement:

an endorsement that includes Algebra II

Performance Acknowledgements:

dual credit, biliteracy, IB exam 4 or higher, high PSAT or SAT

score

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TOK

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The Theory of Knowledge course

helps students question and

understand how they know what

they know

Holistic, self-selected opportunities that

encourage self- determination and collaboration using creativity, physical

activity, and service to others

The extended essay is a research

document in an area of personal interest,

equal to a college paper

Diploma Programme Requirements

Language and

Literature (SL or HL)

Visual Arts or Design

History or History of Americas

(HL)

Math Studies (SL) or Math (SL)

Biology (SL or HL)

Language Acquisition: Spanish or

French

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IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Ø Register with the DP coordinator ($168 fee) Ø Enroll in DP classes Ø Prepare for senior year IB exams (Wayside

funds exam fees of $700)

Ø I am highly motivated and looking for a more rigorous course of study

Ø I have a strong commitment to learn in and beyond the classroom

Ø I want to start college with a full and balanced high school diploma

Ø Advanced credit for college Ø Preparation for college and career Ø Inquiry learning with a global focus

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Reflective Project

Personal & Professional Skills

Language Development

Career-relatedProgrammeRequirements

STEM Pathway

Engineering Sequence

(CTE)

DP Biology

DP Mathematics

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Computer Science

Sequence (Tech Apps)

Health Sciences Sequence

(CTE)

Graphic Design

Pathway

DP Visual Arts

DP Choice Course

Graphic Design

Sequence (CTE)

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Ø Advanced credit for college Ø Preparation for college and career Ø Inquiry learning with a global focus

Ø I want academic rigor that is focused on a career pathway

Ø I need to develop a skill set for my career

Ø I have strong commitment to civic responsibility

Ø Register with CP coordinator Ø Register 2 or more DP classes with

DP coordinator ($168 fee) Ø Enroll in CP Pathway courses Ø Prepare for 2 or more Senior IB

Exams (Wayside funds exams fees of $700)

+ Service Learning

Develop the skill set needed for success in

your career

Make a meaningful contribution to

community and society

Develop language skills that enhance cultural

relationships

Explore the ethical issues embedded in your career

pathway through an independent research

project

CareerandTechnicalProgram

Career and technical education programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with relevant technical knowledge and rigorous content for further education. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and 21st century skills needed to prepare for careers in current or emerging professions.

Principles of Applied Engineering

This prerequisite course for all Sci-Tech freshmen surveys the various fields of Engineering in a project based, technology rich environment.

Health Sciences Pathway

Engineering Pathway

Graphic Design Pathway

Anatomy & Physiology

Engineering Design and Presentation 1

Graphic Design 1

World Health Research

Engineering Design and Presentation 2

Graphic Design 2

Produce and present drawings, renderings, and prototypes using various

technologies

Advanced Engineering Design, from ideation

through prototyping and beyond.

Structures, functions of human body systems and

the interactions that maintain homeostasis

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing

multimedia content

Examine major world health problems and

emerging technologies as solutions to these

concerns

Advanced focus on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing

multimedia content

CTE/STEM ADVISORY COUNCIL Richard Kopec, PhD-St. Edward’s University

Angie Lemon, STP Parent

James Mulhall, Tokyo Electron Limited

Ethan Peters, STP STEM Team

Chelsea Schauer, STP STEM Team

Lacey Wilson, STP STEM Team

Mary Brinkman, STP Principal Katy Crist, Tokyo Electron Limited Gale Dickenson, PhD- Texas State University Tod Baker, STP IBCP Coordinator Designate George Helfenstine, Wayside Science Coordinator Tammy Koelling, STP STEM Coordinator

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APPENDIX

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Students are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity while in attendance at Sci-Tech Preparatory. Each student is expected to do his or her own work. This includes test taking, homework, class assignments and the original creation of essays, compositions, term papers and scientific research. All work submitted by students should be a true reflection of their effort and ability.

ASSESSMENT POLICY

A school’s curriculum is made up of three parts: The written, taught, and assessed curriculum. Assessment is seen as a vital tool not only to support curricular goals but also student learning. Sci-Tech Preparatory recognizes that assessment is a vital tool for measuring and communicating levels of student achievement to students and parents. Assessment is also valuable for evaluating the effectiveness of our educational programs and courses. Sci-Tech Preparatory believes that the purpose of assessment is:

• To inform students and parents of a student's progress and achievement • To identify areas of growth for students • To provide feedback for learning • To shape instructional decisions through the use of data of formative and summative assessments • To determine needs for differentiation of instruction

LANGUAGE POLICY

Philosophy • Language is a primary means of communicating and learning. • The acquisition of language is a life-long process and is a central component of intellectual and personal growth. • Proficiency in one language is transferable to other languages, and language proficiency aids the student in acquiring competencies in other curricular areas. • Language is an expression of culture and must be valued as an integral part of a student’s identity. • The development of the mother-tongue language is critical for maintaining one’s cultural identity. • Language learning promotes internationalism and multicultural understanding. • Language learning must be fostered in all aspects of the school community. • All teachers are language teachers. • Teachers must strive to recognize the language needs of all students and work to serve these needs within and outside of the classroom. • Equity of access to the MYP is a fundamental right of all students.

Objectives The objectives of the Sci-Tech Preparatory Language Program are to: • Enable students to learn and use language effectively, appropriately, accurately, and confidently. • Develop students’ powers of oral and written communication. • Enable students to develop and use language skills in a variety of contexts and purposes. • Promote the appreciation, understanding, and analysis of literature. • Encourage students to explore language as a means to understand the differing perspectives of people from other cultures. • Develop students’ awareness of the role of language in other areas of the curriculum and to other ways of knowing. • Provide an opportunity for enjoyment, creativity, and intellectual stimulation through knowledge of language and literature

SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY Sci-Tech Preparatory supports an inclusive philosophy that aims to engage all learners in a quality learning experience. Students who need additional support, accommodations, or modifications to access the curriculum are supported in a variety of ways, as described in our special needs policy.

Sci-Tech Preparatory Academic Policies

Sci-Tech Preparatory has four policies that guide our learning environment. Below is a short description of each policy. For the full text of all policies, please visit the International Baccalaureate page of the STP website at http://waysideschools.org/stp/international-baccalaureate/.

Wayside Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability, or age in providing educational services, activities, and programs, including vocational and career technology programs. Wayside Schools complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and any other legally-protected classification or status protected by applicable law.

Any questions or concerns about Wayside Schools’ compliance with these federal programs should be brought to the attention of the following persons designated as being responsible for coordinating compliance with these requirements:

· The Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, is Teresa Elliott,

Chief Operating Officer, telliott@waysideschools.org.

· The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability, is Teresa Elliott, Chief Operating Officer, telliott@waysideschools.org.

· The Age Discrimination Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of age, is Teresa Elliott, Chief Operating Officer, telliott@waysideschools.org.

· All other concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Matthew Abbott, Chief Executive Officer, mabbott@waysideschools.org or to Teresa Elliott, Chief Operating Officer, telliott@waysideschools.org.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Course Descriptions

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INDIVIDUALS&SOCIETIESSpecialTopicsinSocialStudies:semester

Psychology:semester

Sociology:semester

LANGUAGE&LITERATUREResearch&TechnicalWriting:

Humanities:

CreativeWriting:

Anintroductorystudyinsocialbehaviorandorganizationofhumansociety.Thiscoursewilldescribethe

developmentofthefieldasasocialsciencebyidentifyingmethodsandstrategiesofresearchleadingtoan

understandingofhowtheindividualrelatestosocietyandtheeverchangingworld.Studentswillalsolearnthe

importanceandroleofculture,socialstructure,socialization,andsocialchangeintoday'ssociety.

Thestudyoftechnicalwritingallowsstudentstodevelopskillsnecessaryforwritingpersuasiveandinformative

texts.Thisrigorouscompositioncourseaskshighschoolstudentstoskillfullyresearchatopicoravarietyoftopics

andpresentthatinformationthroughavarietyofmedia.Allstudentsareexpectedtodemonstratean

understandingoftherecursivenatureofthewritingprocess,effectivelyapplyingtheconventionsofusageandthe

mechanicsofwrittenEnglish.Thestudents'evaluationoftheirownwritingaswellasthewritingofothersensures

thatstudentscompletingthiscourseareabletoanalyzeanddiscusspublishedandunpublishedpiecesofwriting,

developandapplycriteriaforeffectivewriting,andsettheirowngoalsaswriters.

Studentsdevelopagreaterunderstandingofthehistoric,political,economic,geographic,multicultural,andsocial

forcesthathaveshapedtheirlivesandtheworldinwhichtheylive.Studentswillusesocialscienceknowledgeand

skillstoengageinrationalandlogicalanalysisofcomplexproblemsusingavarietyofapproaches,while

recognizingandappreciatingdiversehumanperspectives.

Studentsstudythescienceofbehaviorandmentalprocesses.Studentsexaminethefullscopeofthescienceof

psychologysuchasthehistoricalframework,methodologies,humandevelopment,motivation,emotion,sensation,

perception,personalitydevelopment,cognition,learning,intelligence,biologicalfoundations,mentalhealth,and

socialpsychology.

Humanitiesisaninterdisciplinarycourseinwhichstudentsrecognizewritingasanartform.Studentsreadwidely

tounderstandhowvariousauthorscraftcompositionsforvariousaestheticpurposes.Thiscourseincludesthe

studyofmajorhistoricalandculturalmovementsandtheirrelationshiptoliteratureandtheotherfinearts.

Humanitiesisarigorouscourseofstudyinwhichhighschoolstudentsrespondtoaestheticelementsintextsand

otherartformsthroughoutletssuchasdiscussions,journals,oralinterpretations,anddramatizations.Students

readwidelytounderstandthecommonalitiesthatliteratureshareswiththefinearts.Inaddition,studentsuse

writtencompositiontoshowanin-depthunderstandingofcreativeachievementsintheartsandliteratureand

howthesevariousartformsareareflectionofhistory.Allstudentsareexpectedtoparticipateinclassroom

discussionsandpresentationsthatleadtoanunderstanding,appreciation,andenjoymentofcritical,creative

achievementsthroughouthistory.

CreativeWriting,arigorouscompositioncourse,askshighschoolstudentstodemonstratetheirskillinsuchforms

ofwritingasfictionalwriting,shortstories,poetry,anddrama.Allstudentsareexpectedtodemonstratean

understandingoftherecursivenatureofthewritingprocess,effectivelyapplyingtheconventionsofusageandthe

mechanicsofwrittenEnglish.Thestudents'evaluationoftheirownwritingaswellasthewritingofothersensures

thatstudentscompletingthiscourseareabletoanalyzeanddiscusspublishedandunpublishedpiecesofwriting,

developpeerandself-assessmentsforeffectivewriting,andsettheirowngoalsaswriters.

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DESIGN/CAREER&TECHNICALEDPrinciplesofAppliedEngineering

BiotechnologyI

EngineeringDesign&PresentationI

EngineeringDesign&PresentationII

GraphicDesign&IllustrationI

GraphicDesign&IllustrationII

Anatomy&Physiology

WorldHealthResearch

StudentsinAnatomyandPhysiologystudyavarietyoftopics,includingthestructureandfunctionofthehumanbodyandtheinteractionofbodysystemsformaintaininghomeostasis.

Studentsenrolledinthiscoursewilldemonstrateknowledgeandskillsofthedesignprocessasitappliestoengineeringfieldusingmultiplesoftwareapplicationsandtoolsnecessarytoproduceandpresentworkingdrawings,solidmodelrenderings,andprototypes.Studentswilluseavarietyoftechnologytocompleteassignmentsandprojects.Additionally,studentsexplorecareeropportunitiesinengineering,technology,anddrafting.

Studentsenrolledinthiscoursewilldemonstrateknowledgeandskillsofthedesignprocessasitappliestoengineeringfieldsusingmultiplesoftwareapplicationsandtoolsnecessarytoproduceandpresentworkingdrawings,solidmodelrenderingsandprototypes.Throughimplementationofthedesignprocess,studentswilltransferadvancedacademicskillstocomponentdesigns.Emphasiswillbeplacedonusingskillsfromideationthroughprototyping.Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinextendedlearningexperiencessuchascareerandtechnicalstudentorganizationsandotherleadershiporextracurricularorganizations.

The World Health Research course is designed to examine major world health problems and emerging technologies as solutions to these medical concerns. It is designed to improve students' understanding of the cultural, infrastructural, political, educational, and technological constraints and inspire ideas for appropriate technological solutions to global medical care issues.

Studentsenrolledinthiscoursewillapplyadvancedacademicknowledgeandskillstotheemergingfieldsofbiotechnologysuchasagricultural,medical,regulatory,andforensics.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytousesophisticatedlaboratoryequipment,performstatisticalanalysis,andpracticequality-controltechniques.

Careersingraphicdesignandillustrationspanallaspectsoftheadvertisingandvisualcommunicationsindustries.Withinthiscontext,studentswillbeexpectedtodevelopanunderstandingoftheindustrywithafocusonfundamentalelementsandprinciplesofvisualartanddesign.

Developanadvancedunderstandingofgraphicdesignandillustration.Thestudentisexpectedtointerpret,evaluate,andjustifydesigndecisions;participateinoralorwrittencritiquesofdesignsbyapplyingacriticalmethodofevaluation;andidentifyandapplyartelementsandprinciplestodesignsandillustrations.

Thiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthevariousfieldsofscience,technology,engineering,andmathematicsandtheirinterrelationships.Studentswilldevelopengineeringcommunicationskills,whichincludecomputergraphics,modeling,andpresentations,byusingavarietyofcomputerhardwareandsoftwareapplicationstocompleteassignmentsandprojects..Uponcompletingthiscourse,studentswillhaveanunderstandingofthevariousfieldsandwillbeabletomakeinformeddecisionsregardingacoherentsequenceofsubsequentcourses.Further,studentswillhaveworkedonadesignteamtodevelopaproductorsystem.Studentswillusemultiplesoftwareapplicationstoprepareandpresentcourseassignments.

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SCIENCESAstronomy

IPC-IntegratedPhysics&Chemistry

EnvironmentalScience

SCIENCES/TECHNOLOGYAPPLICATIONSComputerScienceI

ComputerScienceII

ComputerScienceIIIComputerScienceIIIwillfosterstudents'creativityandinnovationbypresentingopportunitiestodesign,implement,andpresentmeaningfulprogramsthroughavarietyofmedia..Throughdataanalysis,studentswillidentifytaskrequirements,plansearchstrategies,andusecomputerscienceconceptstoaccess,analyze,andevaluateinformationneededtosolveproblems.Byusingcomputerscienceknowledgeandskillsthatsupporttheworkofindividualsandgroupsinsolvingproblems,studentswillselectthetechnologyappropriateforthetask,synthesizeknowledge,createsolutions,andevaluatetheresults.Studentswillgainanunderstandingofadvancedcomputersciencedatastructuresthroughthestudyoftechnologyoperations,systems,andconcepts.

ComputerScienceIwillfosterstudents'creativityandinnovationbypresentingopportunitiestodesign,implement,andpresentmeaningfulprogramsthroughavarietyofmedia.Studentswillselectthetechnologyappropriateforthetask,synthesizeknowledge,createsolutions,andevaluatetheresults.Throughdataanalysis,studentswillidentifytaskrequirements,plansearchstrategies,andusecomputerscienceconceptstoaccess,analyze,andevaluateinformationneededtosolveproblems.

The World Health Research course is designed to examine major world health problems and emerging technologies as solutions to these medical concerns. It is designed to improve students' understanding of the cultural, infrastructural, political, educational, and technological constraints and inspire ideas for appropriate technological solutions to global medical care issues.

Studentsstudythefollowingtopics:astronomyincivilization,patternsandobjectsinthesky,ourplaceinspace,themoon,reasonsfortheseasons,planets,thesun,stars,galaxies,cosmology,andspaceexploration.StudentswhosuccessfullycompleteAstronomywillacquireknowledgewithinaconceptualframework,conductobservationsofthesky,workcollaboratively,anddevelopcritical-thinkingskills.

InIntegratedPhysicsandChemistry,studentsconductlaboratoryandfieldinvestigations,usescientificmethodsduringinvestigation,andmakeinformeddecisionsusingcriticalthinkingandscientificproblemsolving.Thiscourseintegratesthedisciplinesofphysicsandchemistryinthefollowingtopics:force,motion,energy,andmatter.

Bioticandabioticfactorsinhabitats,ecosystemsandbiomes,interrelationshipsamongresourcesandanenvironmentalsystem,sourcesandflowofenergythroughanenvironmentalsystem,relationshipbetweencarryingcapacityandchangesinpopulationsandecosystems,andchangesinenvironments.

ComputerScienceIIwillfosterstudents'creativityandinnovationbypresentingopportunitiestodesign,implement,andpresentmeaningfulprogramsthroughavarietyofmedia.Throughdataanalysis,studentswillidentifytaskrequirements,plansearchstrategies,andusecomputerscienceconceptstoaccess,analyze,andevaluateinformationneededtosolveproblems.Byusingcomputerscienceknowledgeandskillsthatsupporttheworkofindividualsandgroupsinsolvingproblems,studentswillselectthetechnologyappropriateforthetask,synthesizeknowledge,createsolutions,andevaluatetheresults.