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Developing a STEM-Oriented High School via a School-University Partnership

Developing a STEM-Oriented High School via a School-University Partnership. NSF STEM Success Conference April 10, 2012. Goals for Session. To introduce UIC College Prep Brief history General information Health Sciences curriculum

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Developing a STEM-Oriented High School via a School-University Partnership

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  1. Developing a STEM-Oriented High School via a School-University Partnership NSF STEM Success Conference April 10, 2012

  2. Goals for Session To introduce UIC College Prep Brief history General information Health Sciences curriculum To describe the school-university partnership UIC College Prep and UIC To have an open discussion with session participants about related issues

  3. A Brief History Opened in 2008, after an extended planning period. Convergence of interests between UIC and the Noble Network of Charter Schools. Governed by a Memorandum of Understanding that specifically defines roles of each partners. Focus on the health sciences aligns with one of UIC’s strengths. Multi-faceted partnership, with UICCP needs and interests in “first position.”

  4. Selected UIC Contributions Co-Development of health sciences curriculum; support for implementation. Well-prepared students enrolling in university courses and receive university credit. College application support. 101 students selected at UIC for Fall 2012, including 36 with special scholarships. In-school health center staffed by UIC personnel. Special programs, as requested by school

  5. UICCP General Information Noble Street Charter Schools 10 high school campuses No Tuition Open enrollment and non-selective High quality education

  6. Scholarship • Rigorous courses • 3 hours of homework a night • Reading 2 extra hours/week • Double Math, Double Science, Double Reading (Literature & Social Studies), Four Years of Music and PE

  7. Discipline • Culture First • No Excuses • Self-Discipline • Professionalism

  8. Honor • Know yourself • Know your community • Know your nation • Know your world

  9. Demographics • Retention Rate: 94.5% • 54% Female, 46% Male • 3.5% Asian • 23.8% African American • 3.4% Caucasian • 66.9% Hispanic • 2.3% Mixed

  10. Our Results: Breaking the 21 Threshold

  11. College Acceptances • 100% of senior class accepted to a 4-year university • 66% accepted to UIC • 26% of senior class accepted to a highly selective university (Wesleyan, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Cornell, Syracuse, Oberlin) • 20% accepted to U of I Champaign

  12. Health Sciences Curriculum History Match with yearly themes (self, community, nation, world) Profession: Exposure to 7 UIC Health Science College Professions Skill: Grounded in Problem Based Learning & Science College Readiness Standards (scientific inquiry, data analysis) Content: Build knowledge of health related content More information about UICCP Health Sciences Program

  13. Health Sciences Partnership Seven UIC colleges are actively engaged in the health sciences curriculum Faculty, students and community partners have been involved in a full range of activities Benefit to the colleges Challenges

  14. Challenges/Moving Forward Challenges from school side. Challenges from UIC side. Some “false starts.” An evolving partnership.

  15. Questions/Discussion Comments or questions?

  16. Contact Information Audrey Borlingaborling@uiccollegeprep.org Kate Meixnerkmeixner@uiccollegeprep.org Babette Neubergerbjn@uic.edu James Lynnjlynn@uic.edu Martin Gartzmanmgartzman@uchicago.edu

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