1. San Marin High School
STEM Program
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
11/04/12

2. Introductions
School Staff
Business and Industry
Higher Education
Parents
11/04/12

3. Why San Marin High School?
Focus on the whole student
Opportunity to excel in all areas
AP and honors courses - academics
smARTt – Arts and Technical Arts
Athletics
Clubs and activities
Community service

4. Why San Marin STEM?
First and only STEM-focused high school program in
Marin County
Rigorous science, engineering, and math curriculum
Small community atmosphere
Critical thinking, Collaboration, and Communication
Project-based learning

5. Successful San Marin STEM Students
Love math, science, and technology
Expect to go to a four year college
Value learning and have high expectations for their
academic progress and behavior
Know how to work on projects with other people
Do their personal best on all assignments
Want to attend a program within high school
Participate in clubs and activities

6. STEM
(Science▼Technology▲Engineering▶Math)
At San Marin High School

7. Why STEM?
The current demand for STEM-capable workers
surpasses the supply of applicants who have trained
for those careers.
16 of the 20 occupations with the largest projected
growth in the next decade are STEM related.
STEM teaches critical thinking and problem solving

8. Vision
The San Marin High School’s Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program seeks to excite,
engage, and educate students in a project-based
environment. Using state-of-the-art technology tools, 21 st
Century skills, and rigorous cutting-edge curriculum,
graduates will be prepared for future STEM-related
careers.

9. About Our Program
College Preparatory
The Five Tenets
 Project-Based Learning
 Integrated Curriculum
 Use of Technology
 Small Program Environment
 Empowering Students to mange their learning

10. Core Beliefs
We believe that students should develop
 Learning and Innovation skills
 Digital Literacy skills
 Career and Life skills

11. Typical Day
Period 1 7:26-8:18am
Period 2 8:23-9:15am
Period 3 9:20-10:12am
Break10:12-10:22am
Period 4 10:27-11:19am
Period 5 11:24-12:16pm
Lunch 12:16-12:51pm
Period 6 12:56-1:48pm
Period 7 1:53-2:45pm

12. Typical Schedule – 9th grade
9th Grade
Physics
Principles of Engineering
Algebra 2
English 9/9H
Geography/Health
Spanish 1
Physical Education

13. Typical Schedule – 10th grade
10th Grade
Biology
Bioengineering/Biotechnology 1
Geometry
English 10/10H
World History or AP European History
Spanish 2
Physical Education (can be waived if in a sport)

14. Typical Schedule - 11th grade
11th Grade
Chemistry
Engineering Electives or Biotech 2
Pre-calculus
English 11/AP English
US History/AP US History
Spanish 3
Art

15. Typical Schedule 12th Grade
12th Grade
AP Biology or AP Physics
Engineering Elective – Senior Project
AP Calculus
English 12/AP English
Government/Economics or AP
AP Spanish
Art

16. Total Curriculum
8 Science courses
 Including 4 Engineering courses
 Physical science or biological science emphasis
 Including AP courses
4 Math courses
 Culminating with AP Calculus
Technology used throughout all courses

17. What is Project-Based?
Entry Event
Driving Question
Need to know list
In Depth Inquiry
Revision and Reflection
Public Audience

18. Why Project-Based Learning?
Engaging
Provokes students to encounter (and struggle with)
the central concepts and principles of a discipline.
Teaches
 communication and presentation
 organization and time management
 research and inquiry
 self-assessment and reflection
 group participation and leadership

19. Project-Based Learning
Typical 9th Grade Units/Projects
 Rube Goldberg
 Wave
 Siege!
 Multimedia Applications

20. Fly Swatter

21. Rube Goldberg
6 week project- Simple Machines
Integration of Science and Engineering
Classroom instruction
Project Time
Culminating Activity
What students learn

22. Sample end project

23. Use of Technology
Computers
Specialized Science/Engineering Equipment
Calculators
Shop Equipment
Mobile devices
Bring your own device (laptop, iPad, iPod, etc.)
Other

24. Small Program Environment
Population – Year 1
 60 Students
 2-3 Dedicated Math/Science Teachers
Build program community

25. Empowering Students
Take responsibility
Expectations
Privileges
Consequences

26. Clubs and Activities
Student Leadership
Robotics
Flight
Video Gaming
Computer Programming/App Development
Technology-related competitions
Service Learning
Plus other San Marin clubs and activities

27. Criteria
Complete Application by DATE
 Student Responses
 Evidence of a Project
 Counselor Report
 Math or Science Teacher Recommendation
 Other Adult Recommendation
Completion of Algebra 1
Math Grades – CST Test Score
Science Grades – CST Test Score
English Test Scores
Grades

28. Lottery

29. Next Steps
Student Shadows on Tuesdays…Must be pre-
arranged.
Applications now available
Completed application due by DATE
For more information…
Program Website URL or call
San Marin High School (415) 898-2121

30. When will we know?
DATE

31. Building a Program
January Activities
 After-School Middle School Activities
 Robotics
 Problem solving and critical thinking
February Activities
 Interviews
 Student Selection
Spring Activities
 Updates
 Program Name and Logo Development

32. Questions and Answers