News Release From Seattle Public Schools
Contact: Patti Spencer, Communications Manager, (206) 252-0204
Community invited to learn about new STEM program at Cleveland High School

SEATTLE – Seattle Public Schools is committed to providing an excellent education so all students graduate from high school ready for college, careers and life. To help meet this goal, a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program is being implemented beginning fall 2010 at Cleveland High School. Cleveland has been designated an option school – providing high school students from across Seattle access to this innovative program.

The community is invited to attend two events to learn more about STEM and its implementation.

A meeting will be held December 5 at Cleveland High School. Students, staff, and families of current and prospective students are welcome to attend. The meeting will include a presentation, opportunity to ask questions, and a small group discussion to include:

• the vision for the STEM program at Cleveland;
• the goals and benefits of STEM;
• course offerings and program structure;
• next steps for the STEM program and how to get involved; and
• how to determine if STEM is a good option for your student.

Cleveland High School will also hold an Open House and Recruiting Fair on January 23, 2010, where staff can answer questions about the STEM program.

Dates, times, locations for the two events are listed below:

Community Meeting
Saturday, December 5, 2009
9-10:30 a.m.
Cleveland High School
5511 15th Ave. S.

Open House/Recruiting Fair
Saturday, January 23, 2010
10 a.m. to noon
Cleveland High School
5511 15th Ave. S.

Interpretation services will be available at both meetings. For more information about STEM, please e-mail: stem@seattleschools.org.