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S.T.E.M. Academy

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

What is STEM?

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Goal 2. Objective A.1 Develop learning academies that embody science, technology, engineering and math standards.

The S.T.E.M initiative began as an “idea” raised during Kingsway’s strategic planning process. Members of the student- body, parents, faculty, and community leaders identified more science- based curricular and co- curricular programming as a priority initiative moving forward.

Strategic Partnership

Kingsway partnered with Rowan College at Gloucester County and as a result developed the first S.T.E.M. Academy partnership in Gloucester County. Kingsway students will be able to earn as many as 16 college credits while earning a high school diploma.

S.T.E.M. What is It?

The S.T.E.M. Academy at Kingsway Regional High School is a rigorous four year interdisciplinary program designed to provide a strong educational foundation for those academically-gifted students planning to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

• Students enrolled in this program should be prepared for challenging coursework and a variety
• f educational opportunities. Individuals are placed in cohorts with one another based on their
• concentration. This means they will be able to study and collaborate with students who have

similar interests! Successful completion of the full program allows students to graduate with 12-16 college credits and a strong foundation in science. Students may select to complete the full STEM program or concentrate their focus on biology, chemistry, engineering, or visual/performing arts.

• The program is divided into two phases: Phase I: two years of interdisciplinary education
• requirements. Phase II: two years of advanced programming aligned with STEM college

programming.

Our STEM Committee Mission

• To prepare students for majoring in STEM-related fields

in college. We wish to accomplish this by:

• Supporting the students.
• Providing them with a rigorous but engaging, targeted

educational plan.

• Providing opportunities for connections to careers.
• Allowing students to engage in college-level courses.
• Engaging in research on STEM education.
• Gathering feedback from students, teachers, colleges and

universities, and parents to make improvements to the Academy.

Program of Study

Four Concentrations:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Visual/Performing Arts

Phase I

Freshmen Year

• H. English I
• H. Geometry
• H. Algebra-based Physics
• H. World History
• World Language
• Economics (1/2 year)
• Career Exploration (1/2 year)
• PE/Health 9
• Honors Algebra II (optional)
• r Conc. Spec.

Sophomore Year

• H. English II
• H. Trigonometry/Pre-calculus or

Honors Algebra II

• H. Chemistry
• AP or Honors US History I
• World Language
• AP Physics I or Conc. Spec.
• AP Physics Lab or Conc. Spec.
• PE/Health 10

NOTE: This is a sample schedule during the Interdisciplinary Education Phase. All sophomores will be required to take the PSAT and submit their scores for review for continued enrollment in the program.

* Please note that this sequence may differ for students of the various graduating classes and/or chosen concentrations. Please refer to the STEM Academy Course Overview Document for specific course requirements categorized by concentration and graduating class. This course sequence is subject to change based upon scheduling logistics.

Phase II

Junior Year

• AP Language and Comp. or

Honors English III

• AP Calculus AB or Honors

Trig/Pre-calculus

• H. Biology
• PE/Health
• AP or Honors US History II
• Art Elective or World

Language or Conc. Spec.

• Concentration Specific
• Concentration Specific

Senior Year

• AP Lit and Comp. or

Honors English III

• PE/Health
• Concentration Specific
• Concentration Specific
• School release for extended

learning at RCGC. Students will have the opportunity to take up to four college courses and earn 12-16 additional college credits*

*NOTE: Seniors will be able to select from a wide variety of general education or advanced science programming at Rowan College at Gloucester County.

* Please note that this sequence may differ for students of the various graduating classes and/or chosen concentrations. Please refer to the STEM Academy Course Overview Document for specific course requirements categorized by concentration and graduating class. This course sequence is subject to change based upon scheduling logistics.

Possible Courses to be taken at RCGC Senior Year (students are not limited to these):

• General Chemistry
• Calculus II
• General Biology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Statistics
• Organic Chemistry
• Physics I
• Calculus III
• General Biology II
• Anatomy & Physiology II
• Human Biology
• Animal Science
• Environmental Sciences
• Science of Nutrition
• Marine Biology
• Economic Botany
• Art Appreciation
• Drawing I
• Introduction to Programming

Kingsway’s partnership with Rowan College at Gloucester County provides our students with an opportunity to enroll in college-level courses while earning a high school diploma. The chart to the right lists some of the courses made available to Kingsway students at RCGC.

Exciting Careers in STEM

• Anthropologist
• Biologist
• Biomedical

Technician

• Engineer
• Forensic Scientist
• Pharmacist
• Veterinarian
• Marine Biologist
• Physicist
• Geochemist
• Environmental

Biologist

• Ecologist
• Researcher
• Space Explorer

Planning to Enroll?

• 8th grade students should complete the Letter of

Intent form and required questions found on the school’s curriculum website under the Curriculum tab and then the STEM tab.

• Students should also schedule an appointment

with a designated Kingsway counselor to plan out their courses in order to be in alignment with the STEM sequence