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Morehead STEM Academy

Molding leaders in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!

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Our History Morehead STEM Academy initially opened as one of four schools of the

Governors' Village on August 17, 1998 as Morehead Elementary. Since 1998, Morehead has been converted to a countywide magnet school supporting the

themes of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Our Mission Statement

All students at Morehead will experience a high rate of academic success

as we foster a positive, inclusive learning environment rooted in STEM.

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Our Vision StatementStudents at Morehead STEM Academy will develop

21st Century skillsneeded to lead in the areas of

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Global Awareness Financial, Economic,

Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy

Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and

Problem Solving Communication and

Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT (Information,

Communications and Technology) Literacy

Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction

Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Productivity and Accountability

Leadership and Responsibility

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Morehead STEM’s Demographics 2015-2016

Subgroup Total %

African-American 730 67

Asian 99 9

Hispanic 157 14.3

Multi-Racial 29 2.6

Native American 14 1.3

White 66 6.0

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0 0

Total 1095

LEP 49 4.5

SWD 45 4.1

AIG/TD 67 6.1

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Annual Measureable Objective Results 2014-2015

High Growth status with a 2.09 growth index. Met 100% of our Target Goals.

TRC data showed 95% of kindergarten students were on or above grade level at the end of the year (BOY = 64%)

All AMO subgroup goals were met.

K-2 Math MAP Mean RIT was above the district and National Norm NC EOG data: Total School composite Grade level proficiency was 75%

Received High Growth status.

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3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

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Morehead STEM Ready EOG Test Results READING2014-2015 % III, IV, V

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Morehead STEM Ready EOG Test Results MATH2014-2015 % III, IV, V

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Morehead STEM Ready EOG Test Results SCIENCE2014-2015 % III, IV, V

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Morehead STEM Ready MATH I Results 8th Grade 2014-2015 % III, IV, V

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How do we implement our STEM Magnet Theme?

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Whole School: STEM is INTEGRAGED in ALL classes for ALL grade levels.o On-going Professional Development for teachers through Discovery Place.o Problem/Project Based Learning (PBL)o Lesson plans are aligned with the North Carolina STEM Rubric.o Common planning times with Academic Facilitators and team teachers.o Partnerships through University Connect.o Fieldtrips with a STEM Focus.o STEM and Literacy focused clubs offered before, during, and afterschool.

Elementary:o Science specials weekly for K-5th grade students.o Engineering specials weekly for K-5th grade students.

Middle:o Project Lead the Way Engineering courses are required for ALL 6th-8th students.

o Design and Modeling/Automation and Robotics (all 6th grade students)o Flight and Space/Magic of Electrons (7th)o Energy and the Environment/Green Architecture ( 7th-8th )o Medical Detectives/Science of Technology (8th)

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Elementary Engineering

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Middle School Project Lead the Way

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Recent Accolades Recognized as a Magnet School of Distinction by the Magnet

Schools of America during the 2014-2015 school year.

Cougar Bots Cyber Kids team 1st Place Winners in annual competition!

Finalist for the NASCAR P.I.T. Crew Challenge (Middle School).

PTA Blue Key Award, Gold Key Award, Honor Roll, Bronze Acorn

Cougar Bots Cyberkids Winners

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Student Clubs• All students participate in monthly clubs.

• Clubs are focused around Literacy and STEM!

Monthly Clubso Musical Production o Film Studyo Minecrafto Gamingo Horticultureo Forensicso Spoken Wordo Roboticso Speech and Debateo Designo Visual Artso Student Councilo National Junior Honor

Society

Before/After School Clubs

o Engineering for Kids (1st-8th)

o Chess (2nd-8th)

o Cyber Kids (4th -8th)

Junior Aerospace Engineering

Electronic Game Design

15 “It Takes a VILLAGE to Raise a Child”

-African Proverb

Community Partnerships

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM4jW8SF2lE

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How do I apply to the School Options Lottery?

•Enroll in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools1.For Participation in the First Lottery by January 2016 (exact date TBD)2.For Participation in the Second Lottery by May 2016 (exact date TBD)

•Obtain your child’s Identification Number and PIN1.This will be mailed to your home a few weeks after enrollment2.You can call the Magnet Office at 980-343-5030 if you do not receive the ID and PIN numbers needed to participate in the First Lottery

•Research the Magnet Schools•http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ci/MagnetPrograms/ •Attend the School Options Fair School Options Fair at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology on January 9, 2016 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm•Enter the School Options Selection Form ONLINE

1.http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/application2.December 2015 – January 2016 at 10:00pm (First Lottery) (exact dates TBD)3.March 2016 – June 2016 at 10:00pm (Second Lottery) (exact dates TBD)

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Important Dates?

See:“Key Dates for the 2016-17 Lottery Process” Handout

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Questions?

• Visit CMS’ Website• Click on the Student Placement Tab

http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement/Pages/default.aspx

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Which schools can my student attend?

• This depends on which transportation zones the school serves• We have violet, grey, green, and blue zones• Some schools serve 2, 3, or all zones

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How do I find out my transportation zone?

• CMS Students will receive a Lottery Instruction Letter from the school which explains their placement for next school year and has the child’s zone, ID, and PIN number.

• If you enrolled your child as a future student, you should receive a letter in the mail with this information.

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What is the best way to get the school of my choice?

• Apply in the 1st Lottery• High demand schools fill up in the first lottery

• There is NOT a first come first serve priority.• 1st Lottery takes all names submitted between Dec 5-Jan 26, randomizes

the names, and then picks the top names for seats in the school.

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What if my child doesn’t get in the first lottery? Then what should I do?

• You will be placed in the wait pool for your first choice only• DO NOT participate in the 2nd lottery if you still want the same

schools. If you do, your 1st lottery application will be cancelled.• Parents who do participate in the 2nd lottery tend to be lower on

the wait list than those who participate in the 1st lottery.

• Best Advice: Wait it out. See what happens for your wait list number.

• If you don’t need your first choice school. You can participate in the second lottery for a school that still has openings.

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1) You can return to your home school2) You can call the magnet office and find out which magnets still

have space and are available to you. Then make a reassignment/transfer request for that school.

Requests for reassignment/transfer will only be considered for one of the following reasons:• Request to attend the student’s home school - placement is guaranteed• Child of CMS staff - placement is not guaranteed• Medical and/or Health Condition of the student – requires completed CMS Medical Packet• Extreme Hardship – requires written explanation and supporting documentation

I didn’t get in through the wait list. What are my options?

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Will my child have transportation?

• After you enter the option code and register your option in the lottery, you will see YES or NO for transportation. You can cancel the option at that time if you wish.

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What is the sibling guarantee?

• The sibling guarantee is based on the older child’s school placement.• Young siblings, who apply in the lottery (a must), are guaranteed a seat

the school the older child attends.• The older child must attend the school the first year the younger child

attends (ex. Kindergartener can have a 5th grade sibling at a school).• That Kindergartener will stay at that school when the older leaves

for 6th grade the next year b/c they were in the school before the older left.

• The younger sibling must put the older sibling’s school as their 1st choice in the lottery

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