- Angleton Ind School District
- AHS Wildcat STEM Academy
STEM Academy Mission
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21st Century Career-Minded Learning.
The Academy offers students a rigorous, well-rounded education with outstanding instruction that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics throughout the curriculum. The purpose is to increase student achievement while creating a new workforce of problem-solvers, innovators, and inventors who are self-reliant and able to think logically.
Mission Statement
The Wildcat Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Academy mission is to provide students a rigorous curriculum focusing on STEM and 21st Century skills to prepare them for success in college, career, and life.
For students focused on a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career:
- Advanced level coursework (Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Courses)
- Hands-On Learning via Project-Based Learning
- Earning college-level credit while in high school (minimum of 15 college hours)
- Working with engineers and technical professionals and real-world job experiences
- Experiencing College Readiness, STEM Career and Industry Events, and field trips
- STEM based extracurricular activities
- Robotics Club
- Workforce in Training (WIT)
- HOSA, Health Organizations Student Association
- Society of Hispanic Petroleum Engineers, Jr. Chapter (SHPE)
- Skills U.S.A.
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Advisory Board
Phil Edwards - Superintendent
Anthony Smedley - Principal
Angela Neal - Advanced Academics & STEM Coordinator
Roy Gardner - Career & Technical Education Director
Jennifer Gonzalez - Health Science Teacher
Traylor Lenz - Ag Science Teacher
Vicki Renfroe - Math Teacher
Dr. Marguerite Sognier - Educational Outreach Executive Director, SRT-STEM Center University of Texas Medical Branch
Bryan Frazier - Brazoria County Parks, Director
Bralade K. Emenanjo - Dow Chemical
Priscilla Sanchez - Brazosport College
Wildcat STEM Academy Student
Wildcat STEM Academy Student
Admissions & Information
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Recruitment Calendar / Recruitment Timeline for 2022-2023
February 14-15, 2022 Rising 9th grade student STEM Academy information during class
February 23, 2022 CTE Career Day Event for Rising 9th grade students
February 23, 2022 Rising 9th grade parent meeting Angleton High School Auditorium
February 25, 2022 8th grade registration assembly
February 28-March 3 8th grade course selection with counselors
2022-2023 Wildcat STEM Admissions Policy and Application | 2022- 2023 Wildcat STEM Academy Aplicación en español
February 24, 2022 Rising 9th grade STEM Academy Applications Due
Graduation Performance Acknowledgment
To earn a performance acknowledgment with a STEM, Engineering, Health Science, Manufacturing, or Agricultural Science endorsement for your graduation plan
- Create a digital portfolio of academic performance in high school
- Participate in extracurricular and academic clubs and competitions
- Complete an internship and/or AP Capstone Project (junior or senior year)
- Earn a minimum of 15 college credit hours upon high school graduation
SAT Testing Dates | ACT Testing Dates | TSIA Testing Dates and Registration Form
Benchmark Products
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Benchmark 1: School Design
- STEM Professional Development Calendar
- Teacher Recruitment Plan
Meeting Agendas and Notes- please contact Angela Neal at aneal@angletonisd.net for access to this information
Benchmark 2: Target Population
- Admission Policy and Enrollment Application (English)
- Politica de Admision escrita y solicitud de matriculacion (Spanish Application)
Benchmark 3: Strategic Alliances
Memorandum of Understanding--Institute of Higher Education
- Brazosport College
- U Teach Engineering MOU
Memorandum of Understanding --Business and Industry Partner
- UTMB Southeast Regional Texas STEM Center
- University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston/ UTMB Health
- UTMB Health MOU
- Dow Chemical Letter of Support
- Freeport Welding and Fabricating, Inc.
Meeting Agenda and Minutes, please contact Angela Neal at aneal@angletonisd.net
Benchmark 4: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Helpful Links:
Benchmark 5: Work-Based Learning
- Gulf Coast High Skill, High Growth Occupations
- Work-Based Learning Experiences Continuum
- Sample Student Digital Portfolio Template
Benchmark 6: Student Support
Recruitment Calendar / Recruitment Timeline for 2022-2023
February 14-15, 2022 Rising 9th grade student STEM Academy information during class
February 23, 2022 CTE Career Day Event for Rising 9th grade students
February 23, 2022 Rising 9th grade parent meeting Angleton High School Auditorium
February 25, 2022 8th grade registration assembly
February 28-March 3 8th grade course selection with counselors
2022-2023 Wildcat STEM Admissions Policy and Application | 2022- 2023 Wildcat STEM Academy Aplicación en español
February 24, 2022 Rising 9th grade STEM Academy Applications Due