The
mission of the SJRCS STEM program is to prepare and inspire all of our
students to become critical thinkers through the use of problem-solving
and project-based learning in order to develop students with confidence
and aspirations in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics.
The Mission of the SJRCS STEM initiatives is to allow our students the opportunity to:
ENGAGE by inviting them to wonder about the world around them
EXPLORE through hands-on and minds-on activities
EXPLAIN through reflection, analysis, modification, and justification
EXTEND through solidification, expansion, and real life application
EVALUATE
through demonstrating evidence of knowledge in order to develop
students with confidence and aspirations in the area of STEM advancement
THE VISION OF THE STEM PROGRAM
To plan and execute our own in-house science/STEM fair annually
To correlate real-life applications with classroom experiences.
To
form partnerships with the community at large that will ultimately
prepare our students to become the nation’s new problem solvers and
innovators.
To provide teacher training and support.
To encourage the sharing of ideas across disciplines and achieve interdisciplinary collaboration.
To integrate Core Curriculum Standards with all subject areas as they relate to STEM.
To increase the number of project-based experiences students in grades K-8 will participate in.
Ready to Explore St. John Regional Catholic School?
Located in Frederick, Maryland St. John Regional Catholic School is a private Catholic school for students in preschool through Eighth Grade. To learn more about our school and the admissions process for the upcoming school year we encourage you to contact our Admissions Office.
