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ISSUE 1 | JANUARY 2019

We are Riverside High School, home of theMighty Rangers, where our students take chargeof preparing themselves academically for thechallenges of post-secondary life.

Riverside High School offers cutting edgeSTEM programs in Civl and MechanicalEngineering. Our Civil Engineering program isthe longest-standing and most successfulprogram in the Ysleta Independent SchoolDistrict, while the Mechanical Engineeringprogram is leading the way with El Paso's onlyUniversity of Texas at Austin Curriculum wherestudents can earn Freshmen college engineeringcredit at UT.

However, we are just getting started. In the next

couple of years we plan to continue to take ourprograms into the 21st century with an entireremodeling of our buildings that currently houseour engineering programs. With this remodel,we will also be welcoming new programs.Aerospace Engineering and PetroleumEngineering will be among these new programs.

Our goal is to provide our students witheducation and facilities that will help with lifelong skills such as critical thinking,collaboration, communication, but most of all,creativity.

Together with our community, our educators,and our business and industry partners, anythingis possible.

T-STEM AcademyTexas Science, Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics (T-STEM) Academiesare rigorous secondary schools focusingon improving instruction and academicperformance in science and mathematics-related subjects and increasing thenumber of students who study and enterSTEM careers.

Mission StatementThe Riverside High School T-STEMAcademy students will acquire 21st-Century skills through participation in awide variety of STEM-related studies andwill use Project Based Learning andwork-based experiences to be able tocompete in a global economy.

GoalsOur T-STEM Academy is composed offour major pathways - MechanicalEngineering, Civil Engineering/Architecture, BioMedical Science, andComputer Information Technology.

The goal of each of these pathways is to:

-Expose students to careers in the areas ofSTEM as related to each pathway;

-Promote a college-ready student byincreasing the rigor and relevance ofclasses and introducing Project-BasedLearning in all content areas; and

-Instill a campus culture of "College forAll," by ensuring that students haveaccess to participate in STEM-relatedactivities and classes that would gearthem towards post-secondary education.

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Course DescriptionsIn PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY students will developcomputer literacy skills to adapt toemergine technologies used in the globalmarketplace. Students will implementpersonal and interpersonal skills toprepare for a rapidly evolving workplaceenvironment.

PRINCIPLES OF APPLIEDENGINEERING provides an overview ofthe varios fields of science, technology,engineering, mathematics and theirinterrelationships. Students will developengineering communication skills, whichinclude computer graphics, modeling, andpresentations, by using a variety ofcomputer hardware and softwareapplications to complete assignments andprojects. Upon completing this course,students will have an understanding of thevarious fields of engineering and will beable to make informed career decisions.Further, students will have worked on adesign team to develop a product orsystem.

In PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY,students will conduct laboratory and fieldinvestigations, use scientific practicesduring investigations, and make informeddecisions using critical thinking andscientific problem solving. Varioussystems will be described in terms ofspace, time, energy, and matter. Studentswill study a variety of topics that includelaws of motion, conservation of energy,momentum, electricity, magnetism,thermodynamics, and characteristics andbehavior of waves.

In ROBOTICS I, students will transferacademic skills to component designs inproject-based environment throughimplementation of the design process.Students will build prototypes or usesimulation software to test their designs.Additionally, students will explore careeropportunities, employer expectations, andeducational needs in the robotic andautomation industry.

In ROBOTICS II, students will exploreartificial intelligence and programming inthe robotic and automation industry.Through implementation of the designprocess, students will transfer academicskills to components design in a projectbased environment. Students will buildprototypes and use software to test theirdesigns.

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Our Mechanical Engineering Pathwayprovides our students with the opportunity toapply the principles and problem-solvingtechniques of engineering from design tomanufacturing.

Through the use of Project Based Learning, ourstudents gain knowledge and skills by workingfor en extended period of time investigating and

responding to authentic, engaging, and complexquestions, problems, or challenges.

We also provide the opportunity for students toparticipate in competitions hosted by theTechnology Student Association (TSA), VEXRobotics, Skills USA and coming soon the TheUniversity of Waterloo Electric VehicleChallenge.

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Electrical Vehicle (EV) and/orSolar Powered EV ChallengeThe long-term goal of the Electric VehicleProject is to demonstrate that a short range,low speed mini electric vehicle can improvequality of life in urban and rural populationsin developing contries. The Solar PoweredEV would enable great access to markets,social services, etc. in an environmentallysustainable manner.

The Sophomore EV Challenge will introducestudents to the design and creation of their firstElectric Vehicle. Students will use theirknowledge from AutoCAD to design the EV.Their challenge will be to design an EV that cantravel the furthest distance in one single charge.

The Junior Solar Powered EV Challenge is todesign and create a short range, low speed,network-connected solar-powered mini electricvehicle that can help improve the quality of lifein urban and rural populations in developingcontries and impoverished communities.

The Senior Project is the Waterloo ElectricVehicle Challenge which encourages students todesign and test their own electric car in anannual endurance competition. The two typesof races are the 12 and 24 volt cars, with thewinner of the 24 Volt Race receiving the TADACup. Other awards include the ToyotaFabrication and Manufacturing Award forexcellence in vehicle construction and theDennis Weishar Engineering Design Award forexcellence in Engineering design.

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Riverside High School offers the onlyprogram in the Ysleta Independent SchoolDistrict for Architecture and EngineeringDesign.

The cohort of students each year consists ofJuniors and Seniors. The program curriculum isbased industry-driven skills and abilities, so thestudents are prepared for work-based learning

opportunities as early as late Fall. Fall, Spring,or Summer work-based learning opportunitiesare available, and students can work morningsor afternoons during the school year, or flexiblehours during the summer. For moreinformation, please contact Mr. Salvador Torres,Architectural/Civil Engineering DesignInstructor at (915) 434-70300 or atstorres16@yisd.net

Civil Engineering/Architecture Course Descriptions cont.ENGINEERING DESIGN ANDPRESENTATION I, is a continuation ofknowledge and skills learned in Principlesof Applied Engineering. Students enrolledin this course will demonstrate knowledgeand skills of the design process as itapplies to engineering fields usingmultiple software applications and toolsnecessary to produce and present workingdrawings, solid model renderings, andprototypes. Students will use a variety ofhardware and software applications tocomplete assignments and projects.Additionally, students explore careeropportunities in engineering, technology,and drafting, in addition to therequirements to gain and maintainemployment in these areas.

ENGINEERING AND DESIGNPRESENTATION II is a continuation ofknowledge and skills learned inEngineering Design and Presentation I.Students enrolled in this course willdemonstrate knowledge and skills of thedesign process as it applies to engineeringfields using multiple software applicationsand tools necessary to produce and presentworking drawings, solid modelrenderings, and prototypes. Students willuse a variety of computer hardware andsoftware applications to completeassignments and projects. Through theimplementation of the design process,students will transfer advanced academicskills to component designs. Emphasiswill be placed on using skills fromideation through prototyping.

Skills:Mechanical drafting and design,Residential architecture draftingand design, Civil Engineeringdrafting and design, Basic LandSurveying Skills

Software:Auto CAD: Mechanical CAD Drafting Skillsand Residential CAD Drafting skills

Autodesk Inventor Professional: MechanicalCAD Drafting Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D: Subdivision plat layout,site plans, and horizontal control plans. Someadvanced students are taught: sitedevelopment grading plans, earthworks, streetplan and profiles, subdivision, grading andmaster plan layouts.

Revit Architecture: BIM Modeling ofbuilding structures in 3D with an emphasis onmaterials, to include material types, colors,textures and appropriate use. Site plans,Floor plans, footing details, electrical plans,HBAC plans, etc.

Land Surveying: Vertical elevation surveyingusing levels and 3-wire surveying techniques.Advanced students: Field work and officework.

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Business and Industry Partners

Certifications, Internships,externships, job opportunities,and college creditCurrently, our Engineering Programs offerat least 4 certifications and several internshipand externship opportunities, in addition to aminimum of 15 college credit hours from the50 credits offered at Riverside High School.

The certifications that are currently offeredthrough the Engineering Pathways are MicrosoftOffice, Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Inventor &Revit.

The internships/externships that are available toour students is a direct result of the partnershipswe have formed with our Business and Industrypartners. The amount of opportunities continuesto grow every year.

Some of the current partnerships that haveallowed our students to participate in thoseinternships/externships are:

Carl Daniel Architects, GA Architecture,Mijares Mora Architects, Dorado Engineering,H2O Terra Engineering, CEA Group, GRVEngineering, Brock and Bustillos, Sun CityAnalytical, CGN Designs, CareFree Homes,Tropicana Homes, Sites Southwest and PracticalSolutions.

Some of our students have also had the privilegeof being employed based on the hard work theyput in during those internships/externshipseither during the school year, the summer, orafter the completion of high school.

In addition to all of those opportunities, we havecertain expectations with regards to collegecredit. The students in the T-STEM Academyare given the expectation of completing 15college credit hours by the time they graduate.Our school offers up to 50 college credit hoursto choose from. Those college credit hours canbe attained from: college prep courses,Advanced Placement, Dual Credit Courses andOnRamps courses.

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Course Descriptions cont.PRACTICUM IN ARCHITECTURALDESIGN I and PRACTICUM INARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II, areoccupationally specific courses designed toprovide technical instruction inarchitectural design. Safety and careeropportunities are included in addition towork ethics and architectural design study.Students will also gain the knowledge andskills needed to enter a career inarchitecture or construction, or prepare afoundation toward a postsecondary degreein architecture, construction, drafting,interior design, surveyor, or landscapearchitecture. It will also include theknowledge of design, design history,techniques, and tools related to theproduction of drawings, renderings, andscaled models for non-residential orresidential architectural purposes. Thiscourse includes the course Practicum inArchitectural Design and may not be takenas a stand-alone course.

ProjectsOne of the most important components forthe success of our programs are thepartnerships we form with Business andIndustry.

The T-STEM academy collaborates with theLocal Workforce Development Board to definelocal workforce needs in STEM careers. OurBusiness and Industry partners sign Memos ofUnderstanding (MOUs) that are reviewedannually and clearly articulate the requirementsoutlined between both parties. Thesepartnerships provide work-based learning forstudents in the T-STEM academy at every gradelevel that includes career awareness, careerexploration, career preparation, and careerexperience These policies and protocols allowwork-based learning to be a viable method forhelping students meet academic standards.

Work-based learning experiences that are well-planned and properly sequenced provide aprogression of learning experiences for students—each one building upon the last. This learningmay include, but is not limited to: facility visits,guest speakers, presentations, careerinformation, career fairs, informationalinterviewing, job shadowing, internships,mentoring, and apprenticeships. The T-STEMacademy ensures that students understand the

connection between their work-based learningand academics. aIt provides students theopportunity to reflect on their work experiencesby demonstrating their learning in writing ordigitally, a portfolio, a presentation, or by othermeans.

The roles and responsibilities of a strongpartnership with Business and/or Industrypartners are:

1) A detailed plan for work-based learningexperiences for students appropriate to eachgrade level, such as facility visits, guestspeakers, presentations, career information, jobshadowing, internships, externships, andapprenticeships2) Clear roles and responsibilities for worksitesupervisors, mentors, teachers, supportpersonnel, and other partners3) Career mentoring4) Support for students’ activities, such as clubs,Career and Technical Student Organizations,competitions, and special initiatives5) Course path and program monitoring6) Provide T-STEM students with access tobusiness and industry partners and work-basedlearning facilities, services, and resources7) Financial Sponsorships for: teams, projects,curriculum, etc.8) Advisory Board membership