SUMMER HOMEWORK

Grade 9 (Incoming Freshmen)
Click on the link above to download the summer homework packet for incoming Freshmen. You will also need to purchase the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" which has been pre-ordered and is available to buy at any of the local Barnes & Noble bookstores.

10th Grade Summer Homework is posted on Blackboard under your ADVISORY course. Students need to access it via:
http://bb7cps.msbb.uc.edu

New 10th graders will need to call the school office and speak to Ms. Barron (363-7402) or Ms. Cobb (363-7403) to setup access.

A hard copy of the 10th Grade Summer Homework can also be downloaded and printed by clicking HERE. However, this document does NOT contain the supporting online content (videos, images, links, etc.). Primary access to 10th Grade Summer Homework is online through Blackboard.

A Seamless Pathway to Success

The Hughes STEM High School offers a BOLD new approach to education in Cincinnati Public Schools featuring a creative focus in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with a strong liberal arts foundation. STEM also encompasses the following;

• Project-based learning,
• Critical thinking,
• Application of technology across all disciplines,
• Breaking down barriers between the school, higher education, business and community organizations,
• The development of 21st century interpersonal and organizational skills,
• Exposure to the college environment and earning college credits while in high school,
• Incorporating Social and Emotional Learning,
• Web 2.0 technology, Blackboard, 1-to-1 laptops

Hughes students engage in rich interdisciplinary content during their high school career; however, at the end of their 10th grade years students have the opportunity to apply for a STEM Major. During a “Gateway” experience, students present evidence of their unique 21st century skills, content knowledge, and reasons why they should be admitted into one of the four majors. The STEM majors are:

•  Health Sciences –This major focuses on both the medical/therapeutic science and research science. The goal of the Health Science Pathway is to engage, excite and educate students about the promise and achievements of scientific research and the opportunities available in the medical/therapeutic sciences.
• Engineering Futures – This major focuses on the study of engineering design processes in civil, mechanical, biomedical, nanotechnology, sustainability, as well as others. The goal of this major is to engage, excite and educate students about the role of engineering in the urban and non-urban environments and understand how engineering provides solutions to many problems.
• Digital Education – This major focuses on the study of academic and industry education. The goal of this major is to engage , excite and educate students about the STEM education fields. 
• Zoo Academy – This major focuses on the study of animal care, conservation, and environmental studies. The goal of this major is to engage, excite and educate students about the plant and animal sciences.

Hughes is one of five STEM platform schools in the Ohio STEM Learning Network (http://www.osln.org). As a collaborative partner with OSLN, Hughes is directly connected to a statewide initiative uniting STEM education assets and engages in a forum to share best practices. Other Hughes partners include Strive, The University of Cincinnati, Duke Energy, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, General Electric, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Macy’s, the National Underground Freedom Center, Cincinnati Museum Center, Great Oaks, American Chemical Society, Hamilton County Educational Services Center, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, as well as many others.