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What makes our curriculum different?
What makes our curriculum different?
The primary difference between the SEED Pathway and the rest of the Academies of Everett pathways is the progression of curriculum. Instead of having the "core four" class (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and a pathway class, our pathway integrates all of these into what makes five core classes. Our teaching team has hand picked the progression through standard math and science curriculum to create engaging and purposely placed activities.
The SEED students are in core (Math, Science, and Engineering) classes with only SEED students and SEED teachers. This helps create a small learning community where each student is known. In addition, it allows teachers to adapt the curriculum regularly to meet the needs of the students in the room.
You might be wondering why the science sequence for SEED students is just a little different from the standard science sequence. Students who follow the standard sequence may not have yet decided on a potential career path and need multiple opportunities to explore a variety of fields. SEED students have already focused their choice to the range of careers in the STEM fields. We know a solid foundation in key subjects provides the best chance for spectacular success in any of these STEM fields.
Traditional Freshman Schedule
All classes are on a Team of teachers
Math 1
Biology
English 1
US History 1
Language
Health/Gym
Elective
CTE Exploratory
SEED Freshman Schedule
SEED Freshman Schedule
** Classes are with SEED students
Accelerated Algebra 1 **
Introduction to Physical Science**
Introduction to Engineering Design**
English 1
US History 1
Language
Health/Gym
Elective
Science
Science
By starting with Honors Introduction to Physical Science students get to study, practice and apply skills they are learning in both their Introduction to Engineering Design class and their Honors STEM Algebra 1 class. The combination of these three classes not only gives students a solid foundation in inquiry based science it also solidifies their ability to problem solve in both math and engineering. Once students have a strong foundation they move onto STEM Honors Biology. This class, a combination of Biotechnology and Cell Biology enhances students’ lab and problem solving skills while supporting the highly desired soft skills of team work, research and oral presentations they simultaneously work on in Principles of Engineering. As students move into their third required science course, STEM Chemistry they are ready to apply and master all the skills they have learned as they solve real world challenges while learning the foundations of Chemistry. Not only does this sequence develop highly desirable skills it completes all science requirements for college while allowing students multiple opportunities to further explore their interests in any of the science fields.
Questions about the science?
Email Ms. Cianchetta at ncianchetta@everett.k12.ma.us
Mathematics
Mathematics
Typically students are placed as freshman in either Algebra 1 or Geometry based on their work in middle school. Based on that placement, students may or may not have the opportunity to take Calculus during their senior year. Calculus is one of the fundamental math courses for students interested in STEM careers.
To help make the SEED Pathway accessible to all students, regardless of performance in middle school, the curriculum was redesigned by our math teachers to create a path from Algebra 1 to Calculus. All SEED students take Accelerated Algebra 1 freshman year, SEED Geometry sophomore year, and Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry during their junior year. This progression of courses also the SEED pathway students to cover typically four years of math curriculum (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre Calculus) in three years and be fully prepared for Calculus senior year.
Questions about the math?
Email Ms. Seiders at aseiders@everett.k12.ma.us
Pathway Courses
Pathway Courses
In addition to the "core four", SEED students have Engineering as their fifth core subject. This gives SEED students the opportunity to be exposed to Engineering from their first day in high school. As freshman, students are enrolled in Introduction to Engineering Design where students learn the basics of engineering design, collaboration, and teamwork. As sophomores,, students take Principles of Engineering (POE). During POE, students are exposed to various STEM careers. At the end of their sophomore year, they pick what they want to continue specializing in: Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Biotechnology. Go to the Pathway Courses page to learn more about these classes.
Questions about the engineering?
Email Ms. Seiders at aseiders@everett.k12.ma.us
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