Middle School STEM Academy

STEM Academy students from both Sheldon ISD middle school campuses engage in STEM-focused instruction that explores real-world problems.  Students in the academy participate in a rigorous, in-depth study of science, technology, engineering, and math in a project-based learning environment that closely aligns with high school and college requirements, as well as essential work-based skills.  Students that apply for the academy are selected from a blind lottery and have the option to remain in the program through high school graduation.

Academy Highlights

• STEM Academy students share the same highly-trained STEM Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies teachers
• Students participate in STEM clubs, electives, and organizations
• Students develop academic, technological, professional, and social skills
• Students learn from innovative teachers who work in teams and participate in ongoing professional development
• Students learn in a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication
• Students can receive high school credit in middle school
• Core STEM courses are considered Pre-AP courses
• All STEM students participate in the AVID program
• STEM Lab coursework includes computer science, robotics, design and modeling, engineering action labs, and 3-D printing
• Students will be able to graduate from high school with 15-30+ hours of college credit