E-STEM ACADEMY, INC. SCHOOLS RECRUITMENT DAY PROGRAM: AN EXPLOSION OF ACADEMIC

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E-STEM ACADEMY, INC. SCHOOLS RECRUITMENT DAY
PROGRAMAN EXPLOSION OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
OPPORTUNITIES

• Saturday, July 17, 2010Texas Southern University
  Science Building

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WELCOME

• Ms. Lois Bullock, B.S., M.B.A.?
• Founder and Head of Schools?
• Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. Schools

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OVERVIEW OF E-STEM ACADEMY, INC.

• History
• Number of Schools
• Introduction of E-STEM Administrators

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WELCOME

• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A. Principal,
  High School West Campus
• BA, English, Fisk University
• MA, English, Texas Southern University
• EdD, Curriculum/Instruction, Education
  Leadership University of Houston (projected
  2011)
• 13 years teaching 2 years administrating

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WELCOME

• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A. Principal,
  High School West Campus
• Awards/ Service
• Teacher of the Year , 2006
• HISD Regional Teacher of the Year, 2008
• Ivy League, Foundations Charities,
• Principal of the Year, 2010
• Member, Missouri City Chapter of Links
• Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Member, Houston Chapter of Drifters

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WELCOME

• Ms. Jacquelyn Cooper-Edwards, M.A. Principal,
  High School West Campus
• Educational Motto
• Excellence is a virtue!

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WELCOME

• Mr. Ceaser Crawford, B.S.Principal, High School
  Central Campus
• Rust College, BS Computer Science 1993 Minor,
  Business Administration
• Length of Teaching 8 years
• Teacher of the Year, HISD Charter Schools 2006

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WELCOME

• Mr. Ceaser Crawford, B.S.Principal, High School
  Central Campus
• Educational Motto
• If you can read you can write your thoughts, if
  you can write you can share your brillance with
  the world.

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WELCOME

• Ms. Francine Frazier, BSEE, MPP,
  M.EdCoordinator, E-STEM Academy(s)
• Prairie View AM University, BS Electrical
  Engineering 1991
• Georgetown University, Masters of Public Policy
• Columbia University, Teachers College, Masters of
  Education, Education Leadership
• Teaching/ Administration in STEM 15 years

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WELCOME

• Ms. Francine Frazier, BSEE, MPP,
  M.EdCoordinator, E-STEM Academy(s)
• Education Motto
• All children can learn with the right amount of
  resources and time. It is our responsibility as
  educators to determine the proper amount

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CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Rigor

• Challenging and Focused Curriculum
• Distinguished High School Diploma
• Required Tutorials
• Required Summer Camp
• Disciplined Learning Environment
• On-going Assessments

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CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Rigor

• College Readiness
• Advanced Placement Courses
• College Planning
• Dual Credit Program
• College Board CLEP Test
• Associates Degree (24 transferable college
  credits)
• College Campus Tours
• Academic Scholarships

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CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Relevance

• Innovative Learning Environment
• Preparing for 21st Century Careers
• Field Experiences
• Educating the Whole Child
• Job Shadowing

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CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Success-Oriented Relationships

• Small Classroom Atmosphere
• Monthly Family Night 
• Partnerships and Alliances
• Mentors
• Home Visits
• Academic Alliances
• Texas Southern University
• Prairie View AM University

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RECORD OF SUCCESS

• Exemplary TAKs Rating
• High Student Retention Rate
• High Student Attendance Rate 

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9th Grade TAKS performance in Reading for the
2009-2010
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9th Grade TAKS performance in Mathematics
2009-2010
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9th Grade Stanford 10 performance - 2010 of
students on Grade level or above
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10th Grade Stanford 10 performance - 2010 of
students on Grade level or above
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SAMPLE OF ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

• Science, Technology, Engineering and
  Mathematics-integrated Curriculum
• List the AP Courses, Electives, and Clubs offered
  at E-STEM Academy, Inc.

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PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCESAND RELATIONSHIPS

• Houston Independent School District
• Texas-Science, Technology, Engineering and
  Mathematic Initiative (T-STEM)
• Texas High School Project
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
• Communities Foundation of Texas
• The Choice Foundation, Inc.

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PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCESAND RELATIONSHIPS
(CONTINUED)

• Missouri City Chapter of The Links, Inc.
• Port of Houston Authority
• CenterPoint Energy
• BP, America
• Bronze Eagles Flying Club, Inc.
• The Ensemble Theatre

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EXAMPLES OF FIELD EXPERIENCES

• Port of Houston
• Federal Reserve Bank
• The Ensemble Theatre
• Society for the Performing Arts
• CenterPoint Energy
• NASA
• BP America
• Ellington Airport
• Texas Childrens Hospital
• Federal Court

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SCIENCE FAIRS

•  Robotics Competition
• College for a Day Academic Bowl

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Community Service
• Soles-to-Souls Shoe Drive Project
• Cuney Homes Senior Citizen Program
• Field Trips (fun-based trips)
• Clubs
• Sports

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OTHER BENEFITS

• Free Laptops and Zip Drives
• Uniforms
• Transportation Support

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Remarks

• Partners
• Prairie View AM University,
• Dr. Freddie Frazier
• Parents
• Students