STEM

Early learners are introduced to STEM through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) days held throughout the school year. Second graders also get immersed in STEM Education through Project Lead the Way's elementary program, Launch. 

Students in grades 3-5 attend Independence Elementary STEM, an award winning certified STEM school. This means STEM is part of learning in all aspects of their daily lives. Students experience STEM Education in core classes along with supplementary classes where STEM takes centerstage. 

Learn more about what it means to be a successful STEM school on the Independence Elementary STEM website.

STEM at Independence Elementary STEM

Middle school students attend, depending on grade level, either Project Lead the Way's computer science, design and modeling, or automation and robotics class. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is the United State's industry leader in providing STEM curricula to school districts.

Learn more about how Project Lead the Way is embedded into the Middle School experience on the middle school website.

PLTW at the Middle School 

Our high school students are no strangers to STEM Education, with the option to choose from four different Project Lead the Way classes:

• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Principles of Engineering
• Computer Science Principles
•  Engineering Design and Development

Project Lead the Way is the United State's industry leader in providing STEM curricula to school districts.

Our high school also offers an award-winning apprenticeship program where students are matched with local businesses where they learn while working on the job.

View all available courses and full class descriptions in our Course Registration Guide.

Course Registration Guide