3. Why San Marin High School?
Focus on the whole student
Opportunity to excel in all areas
AP and honors courses - academics
smARTt – Arts and Technical Arts
Athletics
Clubs and activities
Community service
4. Why San Marin STEM?
First and only STEM-focused high school program in
Marin County
Rigorous science, engineering, and math curriculum
Small community atmosphere
Critical thinking, Collaboration, and Communication
Project-based learning
5. Successful San Marin STEM Students
Love math, science, and technology
Expect to go to a four year college
Value learning and have high expectations for their
academic progress and behavior
Know how to work on projects with other people
Do their personal best on all assignments
Want to attend a program within high school
Participate in clubs and activities
7. Why STEM?
The current demand for STEM-capable workers
surpasses the supply of applicants who have trained
for those careers.
16 of the 20 occupations with the largest projected
growth in the next decade are STEM related.
STEM teaches critical thinking and problem solving
8. Vision
The San Marin High School’s Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program seeks to excite,
engage, and educate students in a project-based
environment. Using state-of-the-art technology tools, 21 st
Century skills, and rigorous cutting-edge curriculum,
graduates will be prepared for future STEM-related
careers.
9. About Our Program
College Preparatory
The Five Tenets
Project-Based Learning
Integrated Curriculum
Use of Technology
Small Program Environment
Empowering Students to mange their learning
10. Core Beliefs
We believe that students should develop
Learning and Innovation skills
Digital Literacy skills
Career and Life skills
11. Typical Day
Period 1 7:26-8:18am
Period 2 8:23-9:15am
Period 3 9:20-10:12am
Break10:12-10:22am
Period 4 10:27-11:19am
Period 5 11:24-12:16pm
Lunch 12:16-12:51pm
Period 6 12:56-1:48pm
Period 7 1:53-2:45pm
13. Typical Schedule – 10th grade
10th Grade
Biology
Bioengineering/Biotechnology 1
Geometry
English 10/10H
World History or AP European History
Spanish 2
Physical Education (can be waived if in a sport)
14. Typical Schedule - 11th grade
11th Grade
Chemistry
Engineering Electives or Biotech 2
Pre-calculus
English 11/AP English
US History/AP US History
Spanish 3
Art
15. Typical Schedule 12th Grade
12th Grade
AP Biology or AP Physics
Engineering Elective – Senior Project
AP Calculus
English 12/AP English
Government/Economics or AP
AP Spanish
Art
16. Total Curriculum
8 Science courses
Including 4 Engineering courses
Physical science or biological science emphasis
Including AP courses
4 Math courses
Culminating with AP Calculus
Technology used throughout all courses
17. What is Project-Based?
Entry Event
Driving Question
Need to know list
In Depth Inquiry
Revision and Reflection
Public Audience
18. Why Project-Based Learning?
Engaging
Provokes students to encounter (and struggle with)
the central concepts and principles of a discipline.
Teaches
communication and presentation
organization and time management
research and inquiry
self-assessment and reflection
group participation and leadership
26. Clubs and Activities
Student Leadership
Robotics
Flight
Video Gaming
Computer Programming/App Development
Technology-related competitions
Service Learning
Plus other San Marin clubs and activities
27. Criteria
Complete Application by DATE
Student Responses
Evidence of a Project
Counselor Report
Math or Science Teacher Recommendation
Other Adult Recommendation
Completion of Algebra 1
Math Grades – CST Test Score
Science Grades – CST Test Score
English Test Scores
Grades
29. Next Steps
Student Shadows on Tuesdays…Must be pre-
arranged.
Applications now available
Completed application due by DATE
For more information…
Program Website URL or call
San Marin High School (415) 898-2121
31. Building a Program
January Activities
After-School Middle School Activities
Robotics
Problem solving and critical thinking
February Activities
Interviews
Student Selection
Spring Activities
Updates
Program Name and Logo Development