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