Saint Thomas High School - USA
1.About the school:
- Address: 2601 East Morgan Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Established: 1946
- School website link: http://tmore.org/
- School year: Grade 9 – 12
- St. Thomas More is a high school with an educational background of more than 150 years, located on an area of more than 6ha with an environment of discipline and security that best serves the learning and living of students in the school.
- With the goal of always changing and improving, STM accepts a one-to-one curriculum with laptop support for each student when enrolled in this program. Therefore, STM became the first high school in Milwaukee to implement this program. Moreover, STM has been recognized by the nation and the state of Wisconsin for successfully applying the SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY programs to the school's curriculum.
2.why parents and students should choose wisconsin's milwaukee stm to build their child's future
A.About Milwaukee
- Milwaukee has a long history of education in both public and private schools.
- Together with the economic development of the United States in general and the economy in Milwaukee in particular, schools in Milwaukee focus on educating students with a mission to be competent students to meet the needs of global integration.
- Milwaukee's education is aligned with the industrial landscape and pursues the goals of economic growth, manufacturing, becoming a global citizen, and raising awareness in society.
- Milwaukee is a model city that represents a modern and ideal city in the future.
B.About Students at Saint Thomas School More
- 100% of STM graduates entered colleges in 2016. Additionally, $4.2 million was used as scholarships for students who entered universities in 2016.
- Each student is supported 1 laptop during school and the class rate of 15 students is 1 teacher teaching (15:1), this helps monitor the learning process of students.
- There are more than 10 advanced programs for students to study at STM, 28% of 12th grade students took at least 1 advanced program test in 2016.
- In addition to classroom hours, students can participate in extracurricular activities. Therefore, there are 20 teams in all subjects, 21 art classes and 24 clubs in all fields.
3.student life
- Students at STM have the opportunity to study in an environment that encourages the development of personal talents as well as the development of skills necessary to meet the requirements of today's context.
- Daily schedules, events, student services, clubs and organizations. All designed to help students prepare rigorously for university courses or requirements for the modern workforce.
- In addition to spending time in class and sports activities, STM students also have the opportunity to participate in clubs and other organizations.
- These extracurricular activities give students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend social events and have fun..
4.achievements that the school and students have achieved
- Saint Thomas More High School is a leader in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the STEM curriculum. In recent years, our STEM program strengths have been recognized with the following awards:
+ 2015, Award for Science in Education by Milwaukee Economics Magazine after launching a student-created mobile app (This is an award for innovation and creativity in the City of Milwaukee)
+ 2012 and 2013, Pioneering partner awards in the application of STEM programs in teaching.
+ Technology Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Wisconsin.
+ 2012, International Robotics Champion Award.
+ 2016, Dean of Engineering and STEM Program Coordinator were recently recognized as 2016 Teacher of the Year by the Head of Education of Milwaukee City. This award honors teachers who have extensive experience and deep knowledge in education and their expertise, who have made an important contribution to high achievement, and who deserve the respect and admiration of their peers in the educational community.
- Additionally, Students receive scholarships upon graduation from the school and these scholarships will be awarded to students after they attend universities across the United States such as:
+ National Merit Scholarship
+ Coca Cola Scholarship awarded by Coca Cola Company in 2017
+ National Hispanic Scholarship Awarded 2017
+ Scholarships awarded to students by Quest Bridge University in 2016 and 2017.
5.the training program at Saint Thomas School more
- Advanced Programs
Consisting of 13 courses in a variety of subjects, STM's Advanced Program is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion and hard work of students and teachers. These programs challenge students to improve their analytical and evaluative thinking skills, writing skills, and understanding of the basic subject groups. Credits are transferred to most universities across the United States.
The advanced courses are available:
- Language & Composition Literature & Composition Studio Art
- Calculus Statistics
- Computer Science Biology
- Physics US History
- US Government & Politics Microeconomics Psychology
- Spanish Language & Culture
- Concurrent Enrollment Program
Through a partnership with Cardinal Stritch University, the Simultaneous Enrollment program allows STM students to take undergraduate-level courses and receive college and high school credits simultaneously. Students can enroll in these courses at a significantly reduced tuition rate, approximately 85% lower than the tuition rate at Cardinal Stritch. The credits enrolled in Simultaneous Enrollment are transferred to most colleges and universities across the United States.
Courses under the concurrent enrollment program:
- American Popular Music Web Page Creation Christian Bioethics
- Spanish Composition & Conversation World Religions
- Irish Literature Accounting
- Navigation Project (DADD)
The Pathway Project is a research-driven program that prepares students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
- Subject/ Skills
DADD in Engineering and Biomedical Sciences at STM uses project-based instruction, allowing students to learn through experiences rather than through books, lectures and unrealistic case studies.
Students attending DADD identify and identify common problems in the community, develop professional skills such as problem solving, time management, data collection, statistical analysis, teamwork, leadership and public speaking.
- Partnership
Collaboration plays an important role for DADD at STM. In order to help organize, plan and evaluate projects, students meet mentors from local businesses throughout the semester. During DADD courses, students have worked with mentors from Rockwell Automation, Chevron, Badger Meter, Concordia University, the Milwaukee Admirals, and many other businesses and organizations.
6.some of the major universities Saint Thomas more' students attend
- NEW YORK:
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Fordham University
St. John’s University
Wells College
- CALIFORNIA:
California Insttute of Technology
San Diego State University
- FLORIDA
Eckerd College
Florida Southern State
- TEXAS
University of Texas-Dallas
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