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Grapevine Middle School

Published on Nov 20, 2015

GCISD STEM Science Academy

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Grapevine Middle School

STEM Academy
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GCISD STEM Vision

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WHat is Stem?

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GMS STEM ACADEMY

  • STEM in all four content areas
  • One team of teachers for STEM students 

GMS STEM Academy

  • Creative, Innovative lessons that require critical thinking
  • Emphasis on design and problem solving
  • Problem-Based Learning approach with real-world contexts
  • Technology Emphasis - BYOD
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CORE Class STEM Design

  • Accelerated Math and Science
  •      6th: Accelerated Math/Accelerated Science
  •      7th: Accelerated Math/Accelerated Science
  •      8th: Algebra I/ IPC (high school credit)
  • Pre-AP English and Social Studies
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CORE Class STEM Design

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Profile of a STEM student

  • has a passion for Math and Science
  • interested in learning ELA and SS through STEM lens
  • able to learn math and science at an accelerated rate
  • appreciates the use of technology
  • enjoys problem solving and engineering

Electives

STEM Academy students have access to GMS electives
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Academy Enrollment

  • Limited Open enrollment district wide
  • Enrollment Process not yet finalized
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Academy Enrollment

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Gifted/Talented Students

Communication

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Questions?