Downingtown STEM Academy

Parents/guardians of the Class of 2028: Join us tomorrow evening to learn about all things STEM. Watch live at https://youtube.com/live/k98VOrz0QUw.

STEM Academy Class of 2028: Save the Date! Details - Downingtown STEM Academy

Join us in shaping the future direction of DASD by participating in a strategic planning team!

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Downingtown STEM Key Club leaders ran a successful American Red Cross Blood Drive!

They collected 46 pints of blood which can save up to 138 lives.

Their leadership, passion, and organizational skills helped make the event flawless and fun.

CONGRATULATIONS!

FBLA Winners – State Leadership Conference 2022

STEM FBLA participated in the FBLA State Leadership Conference over Spring Break. There were close to 3,000 competitors that met at Hershey Lodge over the two day conference. The following students were recognized for their efforts by placing in the top ten in their events:

Seventh Place
• Shreyas Singh – Journalism
• Sachiel Varada – UX Design
Fifth Place
• Kylie Nguyen – Supply Chain Management
• Aditya Kadiyala – Insurance & Risk Management
Third Place
Aparna Vagvala – Public Speaking
Second Place
• Oak Hu – Economics
• Vamsi Namdiguri – Introduction to Financial Math
First Place
Devanshi Bhargava – Sales Presentation

Additionally, Sachiel Varada was elected to represent PA FBLA as the State Treasurer for the 2022 – 2023 school year.

The top four in each event qualifies to attend and compete at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago this summer.

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Does your company or business want to support developing the future workforce and STEM education?

Become a sponsor of the 11th annual STEM Academy ”Fore the Kids” Golf Outing; all proceeds fund business-critical soft skills training and student scholarships.

Are you a golfer? Bring your foursome to the STEM Golf Outing on Monday, April 25th at Whitford Country Club for a day of golf; it’s a great way to reconnect after the long winter!

Visit https://dtownstemacademy.squarespace.com/fore-the-kids-main to register for sponsorships and golfers. Thank you for your support!

Does your company or business want to support developing the future workforce and STEM education?

Become a sponsor of the 11th annual STEM Academy ”Fore the Kids” Golf Outing; all proceeds fund business-critical soft skills training and student scholarships.

Are you a golfer? Bring your foursome to the STEM Golf Outing on Monday, April 25th at Whitford Country Club for a day of golf; it’s a great way to reconnect after the long winter!

Visit https://dtownstemacademy.squarespace.com/fore-the-kids-main to register for sponsorships and golfers. Thank you for your support!

Our Art in the 21st Century students submitted prints to Imprint 2022.

Please check it out and vote for the Viewer's Choice Award by liking the print of your choice.

Our students thank you very much!

Please join us for our:

STEM Academy Arts Night

Thursday, March 17th, 2022
6 - 8 pm
STEM Knowledge Commons

IB Core Summer Workshop for 11th Graders entering 12th Grade
2022 Graduating Class

Students have a variety of tasks that can be completed in preparation for their senior year. Our goal is to provide assistance for them to successfully accomplish several major goals accurately and efficiently before the school year begins to alleviate time and stress.

Areas of Focus: EE Completion CAS Project, Reflections, Evidence, Practicum Check-Ins and Completion of Summer Work and Reading.

In order to plan summer and make the best use of time, it is beneficial to have additional structure and support to accomplish tasks in an efficient way. Having a routine and designated, familiar location to achieve academic projects and requirements can be helpful in ensuring students are on the correct path and maintain focus. An environment with other students also helps maintain drive, determination and alleviate stress. No credit is available for this course.

Benefits of this Summer Session:
* Lighten the heavy senior/IB 1st and 2nd Semester load
* Assistance provided by IB trained professionals
* Opportunity to enjoy senior privilege sooner
* The option of a revision period if EE is completed before/ during the 1st quarter
* The experience of a lighter schedule, less stress and more freedom in the fall and winter

Session Information Summer Session will run from:
* June 14th to July 15th
* From 8:00am to 11:00am
(“Extra hours” accommodations: 7-8 AM; 11 AM-12 PM)
* Total Hours = 70
* Monday thru Thursday at the Downingtown STEM Academy or Downingtown West (Location: TBD)
* Accommodations are in place for missed hours due to vacations, sickness, Practicum, etc.
* Virtual and Blended Programs available for those traveling extensively, or Covid-19 concerns!
* Social distancing and all safety protocols will be in place.

Registration and Contact Information:
Early assistance with EE topic, RQ, etc.
Registration due date is June 4, 2021.
The cost for summer session is $750.
Please make checks payable to Chris McGeehan or Anessa Musick
Venmo also accepted

For further questions and to register contact:
Christopher McGeehan and Anessa Musick at [email protected] 2021

Interest and Information Schoology COURSE Code: FS3JZ-D4QWQ


EE - The Extended Essay Participants must complete all lab work essential to their EE outside of workshop hours if applicable. The design of the research question, materials, and research will be a focus. The outlining, drafting and revision of the Extended Essay will be guided and reviewed by a professional. A tight schedule will be adhered to throughout this program. Required meetings and feedback will also be provided. Research and strategy may be assisted, but the product of the essay is the goal. Once registered we become the participants EE advisor and assist in all faucets necessary to EE completion.

CAS - Creativity, Action, Service CAS experiences and projects are to be completed outside the walls of the schools and can be done throughout the summer. The time-consuming recording and organization of the documentation of these activities will be completed in this workshop. Reflections, supporting evidence, and work on Managebac will be guided and checked throughout the program. Assistance in grouping, organizing, locating and completion of a CAS project will also be a focus. Our goal is for CAS to be completely up-to-date entering Senior year.

Practicum ~ As a graduation requirement, every student must complete The STEM Practicum. This process helps to further develop critical thinking and practical work skills. The career exploration must be completed outside of the building in a career placement. The documentation and paperwork can be completed and organized after the students have completed their practicum experience. Our goal is, if possible, schedule the participant’s exit interview for “complete” completion of Practicum.

Summer Work Summer readings for any necessary courses will be accomplished with text support, structure, and assistance. Novels for English courses will be read and discussed with additional enrichment of topics of characterization, general plot analysis, and some historical context. Other summer coursework will be attacked per with strategies and management techniques. Other course’s readings will be supported with context, analysis and discussion when applicable. Support will be provided for additional summer work and assignments as necessary or requested.

Workshop Atmosphere We strive for an informal, structured collaborative (and yes FUN) environment! We lead the workshop, yet we strive for participants to create a support system for these tasks through working with each other towards a common goal. Our workshop aim is each of YOU! In 70 short hours, A HAPPIER, RELIEVED, MUCH LESS STRESSED SENIOR.