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The Sheldon STEM/P-TECH Academy

The Sheldon ISD STEM Academy has transitioned from the Texas Education Agency T-STEM designation to a new state designation for grades 9 - 12 called Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH). The P-TECH designation will continue to provide students the opportunity to earn college credit and receive industry certifications at no cost. In partnership with San Jacinto Community College, students have the potential to earn 60+ college credit hours towards a STEM-related associate degree.

"Greatness STEMS From Here"

Why STEM?

• Rigorous STEM courses prepare students for college coursework.
• STEM prepares students for a highly technical 21st Century workforce.
• New Data shows STEM employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032.
• Texas is the top state for Added STEM Employees in 2024
• STEM career wages are, on average, nearly double the national average wage for non-STEM careers.

Source:  Specialist Staffing, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Source:https://bit.ly/3OcBoSR 

The Sheldon ISD STEM Experience

The Sheldon STEM Academy thrives on a high-quality STEM culture in which students have the ability to strengthen and utilize creativity, manage time and resources, demonstrate a growth mindset, and develop GRIT! Our unique STEM experience produces 21st-century learners who are confident critical thinkers that can effectively communicate and collaborate to innovate the future of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Students in the Sheldon ISD STEM program will....

• Build confidence
• Think critically
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Solve problems
• Collaborate with others
• Strengthen and utilize creativity
• Manage time and resources
• Demonstrate a growth mindset
• Develop GRIT!