New Student OrientationMay 10, 2011
STAFF
EVELYN BALDWIN Science Teacher
CHERYL BROWN Lead Secretary
LEIGH CIANCANELLI Engineering Design/Math Teacher
RYAN HAYMORE Counselor
CARRIE HORTON English Teacher
DANITA JONES Math Teacher
TAMMY KING Social Studies Teacher
ROB MATHESON
Principal of the Wake NC State University STEM Early College High School
Temporary School Location, Years 1 & 2Creative Services Building as seen from Western Blvd.
Academic and Vocational Goals
• NC Future Ready Core high school diploma• Up to 2 years of NCSU course credit• Prepared for educational activities beyond the
first two years of college• Students prepared to function as productive
and effective citizens• Students ready for the world of work
21st Century Learning Outcomes
• Interdisciplinary core content and themes
• Learning and innovation skills (e.g. critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration)
• Information, media, and technology skills
• Development of life and career skills (e.g. initiative and self-direction; social and cross-cultural skills; leadership and responsibility
Curriculum
• Based on the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges
• Earth Science/Engineering Design• Integrated Math I/II or II/III• English I/Geography (students will explore
economic, ethical, legal, political, social, and sustainability issues as they relate to STEM)
• Seminar
Teaching and Learning
• Project based learning
• Appropriate and meaningful use of technology
• Socratic seminar and Paideia principles
• Use of NCSU faculty, students, and resources
• Focus of 21st Century teaching and learning
Student Schedules
• Students’ courses are pre-determined in years 1 and 2
• Elective offerings through NCSU will become available in year 3
• Student schedules will be created by school staff and will be available at summer camp.
• Refer to school website for course offering details by year. http://stemec.wcpss.net (click on “Latest Updates”, then School Information, then Sample Course of Study
School Calendarand Daily Schedule
• Refer to school website for calendar http://stemec.wcpss.net (click on “Latest Updates”, then Calendar/Events)
Relationships and Communication
Student
TeacherParent/Guardian
Students Together Expanding Minds
• JULY 26-28, 8 a.m. till 2 p.m.• Get your schedule!• Meet new friends!• Get to know your teachers!• Eat ice cream!• Tour NC State!• Fun STEM Activities!• Walk a tightrope in the sky, if
you dare!
Summer Camp