Tesla STEM High School is a science, tech-nology, engineering and mathematics high school that uses problem-based learning to prepare students for future STEM profes-sions. Students conduct research in STEM Lab Concentrations, investigate real world problems, and bring research and debate into the equation while working towards viable resolutions. Students enroll in on average, six Science courses and four Math

courses for the duration of their high school years. Engineering and Technology is integrated into all grade level classes. Tesla STEM is a public, choice school that uses a lottery-style system for enrollment.

During the first two years of a student’s experience at STEM, students are immersed in an inte-grated Science, Engineering, and Humanities sequence. The key academic focus is on students’ development of multiple skills, including conducting authentic research, working with primary source documents, developing scientific investigations, understanding and applying the engineer-ing design process, collaboratively working in the Problem-Based Learning environment, develop-ing digital literacy, and expanding critical thinking skills. Courses completed the first two years at Tesla STEM include: honors-level English, Language, Physics and Math, Graphic Design, Computers and/or Engineering, AP Environmental Science and AP/Honors Biology.

As a critical component in STEM education, during the final two years students work in either a defined STEM Lab Concentration or STEM pathway in each of their Junior and Senior years, con-ducting inquiry and research, explore questions of their own, and champion their own ideas to the level of publication and/or production. The Lab Concentrations continue to address the goals of the Grand Challenges for Engineering to support a bright and sustainable future on a global scale.

Tesla STEM Lab Concentrations/STEM Pathways

Tesla graduating class: 2018

Senior Class size: 144

Average Un-weighted GPA: 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale)

*Tesla STEM does not rank*

14 National merit scholars

25 Commended Merit scholars

62 AP scholars

33 AP Scholars with Honors

121 AP Scholars with distinction

28 National AP Scholars

ACT (Mean Scores)

Tesla Composite: 29.5 Wa State Composite: 21.9

SAT (Mean Scores)

Tesla: Math: 677; EBRW: 659

Wa State: Math: 533: EBRW: 539

AP (Mean Scores)

Tesla AP Pass rate: 89.2% (WA State: 61%)

Biology: 3.63

(WA state: 2.99)

Calculus AB: 3.94 (WA state: 3.11)

Calculus BC: 3.98 (WA state:3.70)

Chemistry: 3.55

(WA state: 2.61)

Computer Sci A: 3.98 (WA state: 3.30)

Comp Sci Principles: 3.73

(WA state: 3.10)

Environmental science: 3.75 (WA state:2.82)

Engl Language: 3.57

(WA state: 2.87)

Physics C E&M: 3.59 (WA state: 3.57)

Physics C Mechanics: 3.82

(WA state: 3.89)

Psychology: 4.31 (WA State: 3.02)

Statistics: 3.63

(WA State: 3.30)

US History Mean score: 3.45 (WA State: 2.71)

NIKOLA TESLA STEM HIGH SCHOOL

INSPIRE INNOVATE EDUCATE

Cindy Duenas, Principal Danielle O’Brien, Office Manager

School Code: 480976 Phone: 425-936-2770

Environmental Science and Sustainable Design (EESD) - This lab focuses on cause, effect, and sci-ence of global climate change, along with a strong emphasis on engineering and sustainability solu-tions; which are the central themes of this lab. (Junior Year)

Forensics and AP Psychology - Forensic Science engages students in systems biology problem solving, applying forensic science knowledge to engineer crime maps and data bases, and provides students with innovative thinking. AP psychology applies understanding of the brain and psychology to solve problems and analyze criminal behavior and crime trends. (Junior Year)

AP Physics and Global Engineering - AP Physics focuses on extensive mathematical modeling of phys-ical phenomena and calculus based problem solving. In Global Engineering, students make extensive use of hardware to investigate phenomena, apply physical/mathematical understanding and create new devices. (Senior Year)

Human Anatomy and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering – Human Anatomy & Physiology provides an in-depth study of the eleven human body systems. Primary study includes terminology associated with the human body and the relationships between the structure and function of organ systems. In Biomedical Engineering, students evaluate current medical practices, and research and develop improvements in medical technology. (Senior Year)

Engineering Pathway—Our Engineering 1, 2 & 3 courses are hands-on project based courses that emphasize the engineering design process, with increasing complexity, rapid prototyping and presentation of large-scale projects. (all grades)

Computer Sciences Pathway— Our four sequential Computer Science courses include increasing levels of computational thinking, data abstraction, beginning through advanced programming, and mobile development. Students at all levels participate in contest-based experiences. (all grades)

2017-18 School Profile

A 100-90%

B+ 89-87%

B 86-83%

B- 82-80%

C+ 79-77%

C 76-73%

C- 72-70%

NC 69-0%

Tesla STEM Grading Scale

*P grade issued at school’s discretion for 69-60% or for non-grade-bearing courses

NIKOLA TESLA STEM HIGH SCHOOL

4301 228TH AVENUE NE,

REDMOND, WA

Website: http://tesla.lwsd.org/

P: 425-936-2770

2014-2015 School Profile 2016 student award highlights

Imagine Tomorrow: Food, Energy & Water Category: 1st —Design Category, 1st —Behavior Catego-ry Biofuels Category: 1st —Technology Category, 2nd —Design Category Aerospace Category: 2nd—Design Cate-gory

Congressional Apps Challenge

Aware of Excellence

WA State science & engineering fair: Grand Prize Winner, Genius Olympiad, Gold Prize 1st—Senior Division, Computational Bio, Behavioral category, Biomedical, Bio-medical Engineering, Mathematics, Bio-chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2nd—Energy, Behavioral Category,

HOSA: Nationals: 1st—Knowledge test-Medical, 8th—Medical Innovation, Epidemiology, 1st– Career Preparation, Essays on Tech-nology, Prepared Presentation, Video Game Design State: 1st— Epidemiology, Public Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Behavioral Health, Medical Term, Pathophysiology, Trans-cultural Healthcare 2nd– Biomedical Debate, Problem Solv-ing, Dental Science, veterinary, Nutrition

FBLA: Nationals: 6th—Intro to Business State: 1st—Securities & Investments 2nd—Cyber-Security, Insurance, Future Bus leader, Management info systems,

Nwabr expo: (3d printing category)

1st– Prosthetic horseshoes 3rd– Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve

TSA:

Nationals: 1st-Music Production, 2nd-Prepared Presentation State: 1st– Future Technology, Engineer-ing Design, Music Production, Promo-tional Design, Software Dev, STEM Ca-reers 2nd– Engineering Design, Video Game Design, Coding

Model UN: Outstanding Delegate (2) Distinguished Delegate (2)

central sound science fair: Grand Prize Winner 1st-behavioral/social science, Biomedi-cal, Cellular/Molecular, Environmental, Mechanics, Physics 2nd-energy: Cellular/Molecular, Behav-ior/Social science, Environmental, Envi-ro Engineering, Chemical

Diploma Requirements: Credit requirements for all

grade levels can be accessed at http://www.lwsd.org/programs-and-services/curriculum-instruction/high-

school-guide/graduation-requirements

Tesla Internships/Partnerships

As a critical component in STEM education, stu-dents work in partnership with Tesla’s High School faculty, college professors, industry experts, and community and business leaders in a combined effort to further support and enrich students’ inter-ests and curiosity in science, technology, engineer-ing, and mathematics. During their Junior year, the majority of our scholars participate in these valua-ble internship experiences, allowing the learner to take those connections made in Tesla’s courses and lab concentrations to use their knowledge and skills in real time with the experts and leaders in the specific STEM fields. Some Business Partners Include:

Our 2015-17 graduates have gone on to attend many colleges, including: CalTech, Rice, Purdue, Dartmouth, University of Washington, Stanford, Washington Uni-versity, Cornell, Princeton, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Gonzaga, Whitman, Vanderbilt, Cal Poly, Chapman, Linfield, Rose Hulman, and Harvey Mudd.

Aerojet Astronics City of Redmond Concur DLR Architecture

Cyber Patriots/Air Force Association Genie/Terex Corporation

Glacier River Design Inventcor Integrus Architecture

MicroGreen Polymers National Center for Women and Infor-

mation Technology NW Medical Physics Center

Teals Program/Microsoft TiE Young Entrepreneurs University of Washington

Washington State Patrol Crime Lab Waste Management Zengalt

ACADEMIC COUNSELORS:

Molly Touran (last names A-I)

Jessica Strange (last names J-N)

Kelly Wescott (last names O-Z)

Advanced Courses Honors/AP/

Accelerated/

Dual

9th & 10th grade English Honors

English Language Honors, AP

English Literature Accelerated

U.S. History Honors, AP

Contemporary World Prob-

lems & Global Health

Honors, Dual

Credit

Psychology AP

Advanced Algebra Honors

UW Pre Calculus Accelerated, Dual

Math Analysis Accelerated

Calculus AB AP

Calculus BC AP

Statistics AP

Physics Honors

Physics C: Mechanics AP

Physics C: Elect. & Mag. AP

Chemistry Honors, AP

Biology Honors, AP

Environmental Science AP

Forensics Accelerated, Dual

Environmental Science &

Sustainable Design

Accelerated, Dual

Credit

Anatomy & Physiology Honors, Dual

Advanced Biomedical Lab Accelerated

Comp Science Principles AP

Comp Program/Game Design Accelerated

Computer Science A (Java) AP

Adv. Projects in Comp Sci. Accelerated

Spanish I, II, III Honors

Engineering II, III Accelerated