Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Leadership Community
Mission Statement
The mission of the STEM Leadership Community is to develop career and college ready students through rigorous coursework, the development of critical thinking, and authentic learning experiences with collaborative community partnerships.
Vision
STEM Leadership Community members are innovators, creators, and problem solvers who will be leaders in a technologically advanced world.
Prospective Students
The STEM Leadership Community prepares students for future career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Through rigorous and engaging coursework, students learn about a variety of opportunities for future jobs and gain valuable skills to be employable in the STEM field. Students who graduate from the STEM LC will complete 4 years of Math and Science courses. In addition, students will select electives from technology, computer science, networking and IT courses. In their senior year, students will complete a Capstone Project on a STEM topic of their choice. Students in STEM LC will have access to local professionals in the field, partnerships with community based organizations, and the opportunity to gain entry level employment at local companies via our City Connects grant.
Prospective students are interested in college and career opportunities within the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM). Options may include but are not limited to pursuing a 2-year, 4-year, or advanced degree in the fields of STEM or other areas in the ever-changing landscape. Students will also have the opportunity to explore Career and Technical Education and pathways that can include military, trade schools, or going straight to the world of work.
TYPICAL COURSE PROGRESSIONS
These progressions are typical progressions, however, students should talk with their counselor about customizing or switching between regular, honors, and accelerated progressions.
COURSES
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
English 12
or
English 12 IB
or
English 12 H/CHS
or
Combination of .5 credit or full credit ELA Electives
MATHEMATICS
Algebra 1
or
Geometry
or
Adv. Algebra-Geometry (NR)
*and/or
Computer Science Pathway
Precalculus
or
Geometry
or
IB Math
Calculus
or
Statistics
or
IB Math
SCIENCE
Regents Chemistry
or
Anatomy and Physiology
or
IB Science (Bio, Chem, ESS)
Regents Physics
or
Anatomy and Physiology
or
IB Science (Bio, Chem, ESS)
CAD
MAKERSPACE PATHWAY
STEM ELECTIVES
(not in CTE pathway)
No Additional Electives Available
Science:
Anatomy & Physiology, Botany, Environmental, Forensics, Nutrition, General Chemistry
(Enviro Ecology, Marine Biology)
Technology and Engineering
Intro to Architecture, Robotics