S.T.R.E.A.M.Holy Name Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School

S.T.R.E.A.M.

● RELIGION● ARTS

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At Holy Name STEM is really STREAM as we have added Religion and the Arts which are essential in who we are and what we want to share with our students. At Holy Name our program is focused on educating the whole person so that God’s gifts may be fully developed!

Team Members:

● Maureen Connolly, HS Science & Math● Kelly Cox, MS Science● Greg Marcotte, Math Department

Coordinator and Accademic Achievement Coordinator

● Jennifer Palumbo, Science Department Coordinator

● Brett Penza, Technology Teacher and Technology Support Coordinator

● Bernie Audette, Principal

SWOT Analysis:● Strengths

○ Strong foundation in technological infrastructure○ Strong track record of success with STREAM education - as

indicated by student interest in STREAM courses and success at the college and university level

○ Collaborative, committed faculty and administration○ Wind turbine on-site provides for interesting partnerships and

onsite authentic educational experiences● Weaknesses

○ Tuition driven budget; enrollment based and enrollment can fluctuate

○ Budget uncertainty from year to year as we have been unable to fund for capital projects

○ Historically we have not been marketing our STREAM offerings beyond our own students

○ Not many organized STREAM opportunities beyond our school○ Competing with other brand names in STREAM - Project Lead

the Way & Vocational Options

SWOT Analysis:● Opportunities

○ Start to market what we do in STREAM to people beyond our school

○ Increase interest in STREAM with our current students and work to make sure all groups within the school are equally represented in STREAM courses

○ Integrate our STREAM plan with our strategic plan adopted by our Advisory Board and secure longer term funding for these programs

○ Establish relationships and partnerships with organizations who can help our students have STREAM experiences beyond the school

● THREATS○ Enrollment○ Lack of funding○ Can we sustain our plan, or will we lose momentum○ Aggressive competition from other schools

STREAM VISIONStudents apply STREAM concepts:● Authentic applications and settings● Make connections & Blend disciplines● Use knowledge to engage in critical thinking● Solve real world problems● Exercise in a faith-based manner, relevant to our

community, working collaboratively.

Throughout the process students will effectively share information & communicate findings utilizing a variety of diverse methodologies.

STREAM GOALSBROAD STREAM GOALS1. Students are able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.2. Students are able to communicate effectively.3. Inspire learning which benefits the common good.

* Individual gains in STREAM skills* Stronger in-school communities* Catalyst for efforts to solve relevant community issues

4. All students have the skills to enter careers of choice:*Science/ Technology Engineering Mathematics*Humanities/ Arts N.Y.D.V. (not yet discovered vocation)

5. Increase STREAM experiences:*Support curricular and extra-curricular STREAM opportunities

STREAM SKILLS1. Think creatively.

2. Identify problems- ask key questions

3. Effectively evaluate data.

4. Understand & utilize the scientific/engineering method.

5. Communicate information & conclusions effectively through various mediums.

Music Technology Sample Portfolios

STREAM PLAN SPECIFICS

Goal 1: Increase authentic technology, mathematics, engineering, and science investigatory opportunties for students in grades 7 & 8.

Strategic Plan: III Academic Exellence: Goal 2, Benchmark 7.1, Strategies and Action Step 3.

● Short-term Outcomes: Real-world, problem based educational experiences; Focus on recruiting STREAM students 7th, 8th, 9th grades; Increase teacher participation in STREAM based professional development.

● Medium-Term Outcomes: At least 20% of students in STREAM courses go on to the next level class; Retain middle school students who we might lose to technology based schools; Create STREAM based co-curricular activities.

● Long-term Outcomes: Increase the graduates choosing STREAM based college programs.

Goal 1: Increase authentic technology, mathematics, engineering, and science investigatory opportunties for students in grades 7 & 8.

Strategic Plan: III Academic Exellence: Goal 2, Benchmark 7.1, Strategies and Action Step 3.

● Goal 1 Evaluation Tools:○ National Standards and Benchmarks Rubrics○ Benchmarks set in our Strategic Plan such as monitoring

teacher professional development activity○ Monitor STREAM course student retention ○ Monitor middle school student retention and student

school choice for those who leave○ Monitor the STREAM extracurricular activities○ Use data from Naviance Alumni Tracker to evaluate the

number of graduates choosing STREAM based college programs.

Goal 2: Establish Department PLC facilitated by Academic Achievement Coordinators to identify strengths, gaps, and weaknesses in the curriculum and instructional practices. Develop standardized assessments by department to measure student progress toward mastery.

Strategic Plan: III Academic Excellence: Goal 1, Benchmark 8.5, Strategies and Action Step 1.

● Short-term outcomes: Improvements in instructional practices of teachers and development of common assessments to measure student academic progress.

● Medium-term outcomes: Develop strategies to address curricular or skill gaps determined by the PLCs and analysis of standardized assessment results.

● Long-term outcomes: Develop strong vertical and horizontal teams focused on student academic growth and progress focusing on specific areas identified in PLCs informed by student achievement data.

Goal 2: Establish Department PLC facilitated by Academic Achievement Coordinators to identify strenghts, gaps, and weaknesses in the curriculum and instructional practices. Develop standardized assessments by department to measure student progress toward mastery.

Strategic Plan: III Academic Excellence: Goal 1, Benchmark 8.5, Strategies and Action Step 1.

● Goal 2 Evaluation Tools○ National Standards and Benchmarks Rubrics○ Collaborative anaysis of student work based on

department curricular objectives and standardized assessment results

○ Modifications to curriculum and instruction based on identified gaps as informed by student achievement data

○ Monitor the progress of the development of strong vertical and horizontal teams focused on student achievement informed by student achievement data

Goals 3 & 4: Math & Science Departments and AACs will review our current course scope and sequence and review current research on best practice to evaluate our current offerings to suggest our future direction.

Strategic Plan: III Academic Exellence: Goal 2, Benchmark 7.1, Strategies and Action Step 2.

● Short-term outcomes: Review and report on current research on scope and sequence of courses in Mathematics and Science.

● Medium-term outcomes: Students show an increased mastery of important math and science concepts and skills. Increased teacher effectiveness through professional development activities that are based on our research and changes made to courses taught.

● Long-term outcomes: All students meet minimum mastery standards on key objectives in authentic, real world situations.

Goals 3 & 4: Math & Science Departments and AACs will review our current course scope and sequence and review current research on best practice to evaluate our current offerings to suggest our future direction.

Strategic Plan: III Academic Exellence: Goal 2, Benchmark 7.1, Strategies and Action Step 2.

● Evaluation Tools○ PLC reports on reviews of research and our course

scope and sequence○ Student performance on standardized assessments○ Surveys on professional development and evidence

gained from observation of effective STREAM pedagogy ○ Student assessment data from standardized department

assessments

Holy Name Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School

● Questions?● Thanks for your attention!