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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.  Lessons include the development of skills that are essential in STEM careers.  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, medical detectives, engineering action labs, and 3-D printing

 

C.E. King Middle School and M.R. Null Middle School STEM Academy staff members are listed, along with images of students engaged in various STEM-related activities.
This collage showcases various activities and events taking place at C.F. King Middle School and M.E. Riffe Middle School, including STEM lab, STEMtastic, field trips, communication, space center, and opportunities for students.