Welcoming Information and STEAM Academy Syllabus
Instructor Contact Information:
Allie Peifer (White): allison.white@pinebushschools.org
Ellen Friel: ellen.friel@pinebushschools.org
Chris Canor: christopher.canor@pinebushschools.org
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to STEM Summer Academy at Pine Bush High School. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the expectations and format of this summer academy. I hope you find this information helpful in preparing you for the successful completion of this program. This summer you will be learning about the following topics:
Unit 1: Laser Cutting and 3D printing
Unit 2: Newton's Laws and Rockets
Unit 3: Robotics and Coding
Unit 4: Weather
Unit 5: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction
Dates:
Week 1 Monday through Friday June 26th - June 30th
Week 2 Monday through Friday July 3rd - July 7th (No School Tuesday July 4th)
Week 3 Monday through Wednesday July 10th - July 12th
Boat Races - Tentative Tuesday July 11th 9-11 a.m.
Trike Races & Graduation Wednesday July 12th 9-11 a.m.
Supplies:
Lunch
Water Bottle
Chromebook & charger
Your academy shirt on your body
Tan/Black shorts or pants
Closed toed sneakers
Uniforms:
Academy T-Shirt and Polo Shirts will be issued on the first day of the academy.
Students must provide their own tan/khaki/black shorts, and tan/khaki/black pants, no leggings or sweatpants.
Sneakers only, no flip flops or sandals of any kind.
Attendance Policy:
Upon the third absence students will be dismissed from the academy, no exceptions.
Grading Policy:
50% Assignments
50% Projects
Transportation:
You must provide your own transportation. We will provide a shuttle bus from Circleville Park to PBHS at 7:15am and it returns them tothe park at 3:00 pm.
Please Note:
Students will be required to abide by Pine Bush's Student Code of Conduct