Open House Presentation

Mrs. Concepción Pérez, MEd

Deltona Middle School

OPEN HOUSE

DMS STEM Academy Coordinator

Welcome to DMS STEM Academy 2024-2025 School Year.

Meet Your Teacher

Certifications and Endorsements I am certified as a Florida Professional Educator in multiple areas, including:

• K-12 Exceptional Student Education
• K-6 Elementary Education
• 6-12 Business Education
• K-12 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

I also hold endorsements in:

• K-12 Reading Endorsement
• K-12 Autism Spectrum Disorders

At Deltona Middle School, I am dedicated to creating an inclusive and challenging learning environment where every student can thrive. I look forward to working with both students and their families to foster a love for STEM and guide them on a path to future success.

Call: (386) 734-7190 Ext.73653 Tx: 407-215-1283 (AT&T)

email: mconcep2@volusia.k12.fl.us

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Welcome to the Deltona Middle School STEM Academy! I am Mrs. Madeline Concepción Pérez, the coordinator for the DMS STEM Academy. I teach three exciting and engaging courses at Deltona Middle School: Computer Applications for Business I, Digital Information Technology, and Exploring Aerospace. My goal is to inspire students to explore the world of STEM through hands-on learning, creativity, and innovation. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Computer Engineering from Excelsior College in Albany, New York, and a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University in Portland. With my educational background, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help students develop critical skills in technology, business, and aerospace.

Discove what the DMS STEM Academy has to offer!

Our Curriculum

Computer Application for Business

MSi Curriculum for IC3 Digital Literacy GS6Hands-on experience working inside Computing Fundamentals.

Exploring Aerospace

Curriculum borned by a partnereship with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Civil Air Patrol. The curriculum ensures students are exposed to industry-relevant content and real-world aerospace applications .

Digital Information Technology

Industry Certifications Oppotunity

Offered twice a year for interested students who demonstrate proficiency

MSi Curriculum for MOSMSi’s courseware prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam.

Presenting Learning Blade

STEM Curriculum

Learning Blade is an interactive, web-based STEM curriculum designed to introduce students to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers through engaging, mission-based challenges. Each mission helps students explore real-world problems while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. The curriculum is aimed at middle school students and is aligned with ELA, math, and science standards, making it an excellent supplement to classroom learning.

• FIRST Lego League

Challenge Competition

• Future Business Leaders Associaltion

• Curtis Kinetic Science Competition

• American Rocketry

Challenge

Special Programs &Competitions

FIRST Lego League Challenge Competition

Program Fee: $35.00 per studentIncludes:

• Team registration
• Team T-Shirt

Future Business Leaders Association

Program Fee: $10.00 per studentIncludes:

• Association dues
• FBLA T-Shirt

Curtis Kinetic Science Competition

Program Fee: $15.00 per studentIncludes:

• Team registration
• Team T-Shirt

American Rocketry Challenge

Program Fee: $35.00 per studentIncludes:

• Team registration
• Team T-Shirt

Payments due Oct 1*

**Payment instructions will be sent out via email soon!

Base Academy Fees

DMS STEM Aademy Fees 2024-2025

Base fee$40.00 per studentIncludes:

• Special Programs, Projects and Curriculum
• Academy T-Shirt

Payment due Oct 1 *

**Payment instructions will be sent out via email soon!

If you have further questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Concepcion at mconcep2@volusia.k12.fl.usextualize your topic with a subtitle

Thank You!

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Important Links:

Curtis Kinetic Science Competition

Program Fee: $15.00 per studentIncludes:

• Team registration
• Team T-Shirt

Learn More about Curtis

• Intro to Basic Computer functions/Word.
• Students will know the different parts of a computer and their functions.
• Students will safely navigate the internet.
• Students will learn basic typing skills.

Computer Application for Business

Future Business Leaders Association

Program Fee: $10.00 per studentIncludes:

• Association dues
• FBLA T-Shirt

Important Links:

Learn More about FBLA

• Foundations of Flight.
• Aerodynamics and Flight.
• Airport Design and Technology.
• Drones and Rockets.

Period 3

Exploring Aerospace

FIRST Lego League Challenge Competition

Program Fee: $35.00 per studentIncludes:

• Team registration
• Team T-Shirt

Important Links:

Learn More about FIRST

Resource Library

• Basic overview of current business and information systems and trends
• Introduction to databases
• The internet
• Social media
• Spreadsheets and Presentation applications,
• Word processing and document manipulation, HTML, and web page design.

Digital Information Technology

CAB1 (Computer Applications for Business 1):IC3 Spark Certification (Internet and Computing Core Certification)DIT (Digital Information Technology):Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) CertificationIC3 Digital Literacy Certification

Industry Certification Opportunities

American Rocketry Challenge

Important Links:

Learn More about ARC

Program Fee: $35.00 per studentIncludes:

• Team registration
• Team T-Shirt