Metro Tech High School An College and Career Magnet School

1. Metro Tech High SchoolAn College and Career Magnet School PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Kate McDonald, Principal mcdonald@phxhs.k12.az.us 1900 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-764-8000

2. Metro Tech High School Enrollment: 1500 Full-Time, 1012 Dual Primary Ethnicity: Hispanic: 94% Anglo 3.1% Primary Home Language: Spanish: 83.9% English: 14.9 % SES: F/R Lunch Eligibility: 89%

3. Metro Tech High School Performing Plus for last six years; “B” School Attendance Rate: 99.0 % Annual Dropout Rate: .4% 4-year Graduation Rate: 81.6% Students with NO Major Discipline violations: 99%

4. Metro Tech High School In 2008-09, Administered the ACT test to all juniors. MATH On AIMS, we had 72% of students show proficiency. On ACT, we had 10% of students meet benchmark. SCIENCE On AIMS, we had 21% of students show proficiency. On ACT, we had less than 1% meet benchmark.

5. Metro Tech High School New School-Wide Goals: Raise rigor of curriculum to college-readiness for ALL students. Focus on STEM interest and skills

6. Metro Tech High School Goals and Actions: Raise rigor of curriculum to college and career readiness for ALL students. √ Assess all freshmen and sophomores on college- readiness (Explore, Plan, and ACT) √ Align core curriculum to ACT standards √ Participate in MOWR initiative with Whole School model

7. Metro Tech High School Goals and Actions: 2. Focus on STEM interest and skills √ Integrate an inter-disciplinary science-related theme √ Increase opportunities for professional development in project-based learning √ Provide models of STEM sustainability projects on campus

8. Metro Tech High School Why Stem? STEM Education can be a framework for teaching all subjects. It can integrate content and cognitive strategies necessary for academic, professional and civic involvement.

9. STEM Methods • Cross curriculum application • Project based and real world learning • Authentic assessment of student learning • Place-based learning applications • Small, personalized learning communities

10. STEM Outcomes • Inquisitiveness • Innovative • Systems-Thinkers • Creative • Problem-Solvers • Engaged • Collaborative

11. Metro Tech High School In 2008-09, we applied for a grant from Science Foundation of Arizona. In October 2009, we were awarded a two-year grant for $900,000.00

12. Metro Tech High School Project Goals The goals for our Math and Science Achievement Grant include the following: 1. Integrate the use of project-based learning (PBL) in core subjects and CTE programs 2. Increase math and science achievement and interest in STEM-related careers 3. Implement models of sustainability on the campus and in the community

13. Metro Tech High School Implementation 1. Integrate the use of project-based learning (PBL) in core subjects and CTE programs √ Staff Development in PBL o Online (BIE) o Site Visits (HTH) o On-Site Training/Support

14. Metro Tech High School Implementation 2. Increase achievement and interest in math and science knowledge, skills, and related careers √ Place more students in higher-level math and science classes √ Bring more science/math-related CTE programs to Metro Tech

15. Metro Tech High School Implementation 3. Implement models of sustainability on the campus and in the community √ Support campus-wide, inter-disciplinary projects around sustainability √ Promote classroom PBL around sustainability √ Provide opportunities for students to bring projects into community

16. Metro Tech High School Campus, Classroom and Club Projects: Reduce Disposable Water Bottles

17. Metro Tech High School Campus, Classroom and Club Projects: Capture Rain Water for Garden

18. Metro Tech High School Campus, Classroom and Club Projects: Re-image Dining Area in Culinary Arts

19. Metro Tech High School Campus, Classroom and Club Projects: Campus Orchard

20. Metro Tech High School Campus, Classroom and Club Projects: Expand Campus Garden

21. Metro Tech High School Campus, Classroom and Club Projects: Construct Solar-Powered Shade Structure

22. Metro Tech High School Campus, Classroom and Club Projects: Riparian Area

23. Metro Tech High School RESULTS: Increased interest in STEM Number of students in high level math courses: 2008-09 -- 211 2011-12 -- 302 40% Increase Number of students in high level science courses: 2008-09 -- 148 2011-12 -- 358 142% increase

24. Metro Tech High School RESULTS: Increased interest in STEM Added additional science and math courses: AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Statistics Environmental Science AP Calculus CTE Engineering Program

25. Metro Tech High School AIMS Data: Spring 2011 Reading State 77% PUHSD 65% Metro 79% Writing State 67% PUHSD 51% Metro 64% Math State 60% PUHSD 46% Metro 66%

26. Metro Tech High School RESULTS: Increased Skills in STEM ACT RESULTS: Percent of Juniors Meeting Benchmark 1 1 5 10 14 24

27. Metro Tech High School New and Renewed Directions: Implementation of ACT QC (Move On When Ready) Initiative • School-wide for 2012-13 Shifting Emphasis to Green Technologies in CTE programs • Revising Construction Tech Integrating More STEM-related CTE Programs • Added Engineering CTE program

28. Metro Tech High School Challenges: Continue to Increase Skills and Interest in STEM Commitment to PBL in Academic Classes Integration of Sustainability in all Classes Partnerships with Community--Business, Political, Civic, and Neighborhood Leaders It takes a village to produce a STEM scholar.