Basic Statement of Understanding

for
Institute for Science and Mathematics

The Institute for Science and Mathematics (ISM) is a challenging program for grades [9-12]. The ISM is a
specialized program supporting and emphasizing the study of mathematics, science, and technology.

Students are expected to have completed by the end of each year:

Freshmen Year Requirements

• 1 math credit
• 1 science credit
• Minimum of 5 credits toward graduation
• Current Perspective Hours
• Student Orientation/Student Meeting
• Service Learning Project -10 hours related to math, science, or technology reflecting service
and personal growth (learning).
• Two Math/Science Speaker Series, Career Fairs, etc.

Sophomore Year Requirements

• 1 math credit
• 1 science credit
• Minimum of 10 credits toward graduation
• Current Perspective Hours
• Student meetings
• Service Learning Project -10 hours related to math, science, or technology reflecting service
and personal growth (learning).
• One Job Shadow in Math/Science/Technology (minimum of 4 hours)
• One Career Fair or Math/Science Speaker Series
• One Résumé

Junior Year Requirements

• 1 math credit
• 1 science credit
• Minimum of 16 credits toward graduation
• Current Perspective Hours
• Student Meetings
• Internship in Math and/or Science (minimum of 40 hours)
• One Math and Science College Tour
• PSAT – Must be completed before start of senior year

Senior Year Requirements

• 1 additional math or science credit
• “C” average or better for your high school career in your math and science courses
• Standard Diploma Criteria
• Earn 24 credits toward graduation
• Current Perspectives Activities
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• Student Meetings
• Senior Project

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All students participating in the Institute for Science and Mathematics (ISM) are required to sign this
Statement of Understanding.

By signing below, we agree that we have read and understand the above requirements and make a specific
commitment to remain in the program for our high school career. We understand that at the end of each
year, if we are not in compliance with the above requirements, our status in the Institute for Science and
Mathematics will be in jeopardy.

Student’s First and Last Name : Student ID#:

Student Address: ZIP:

Phone Number:

Student signature__________________________________________

Date ____________________ Student’s Expected Year of Graduation ___________

Parents are expected to: make sure your student gets to school on time and make sure your student is involved
in the program and completes the above requirements.

Parent/Supervising adult signature_________________________________

Date ____________________

RETURN FORM TO: Institute for Science and Mathematics

Traci Osterahgen, Coordinator
tosterha@pps.k12.or.us
Grant High School, Room 120
2245 NE 36th Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
Phone: 503-916-5160 FAX: 503-916-2695

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