STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.
King's Preparatory Academy works with experts in the field, key organizations, and highly qualified educators to bring these disciplines to life for students. All students participating in the STEM Dual Path will be introduced to a variety of STEM topics in middle school before specializing in two subjects of the four core content areas: science, technology, math or engineering, in high school.
With this extensive exposure to science and math related subjects, as well as the opportunity to participate in Math Lab throughout middle school, students are well versed in a subject of their choosing before beginning a career or higher education path. This allows students to fully experience a career path before beginning college or entering the workforce.
Students remaining in the path throughout high school will complete three capstone projects: one in 8th grade, then again in 11th & 12th. These capstone projects are highly competitive and are designed to solve real world problems. Students participating in Capstone will become part of a digital memoir during their senior year.
STEM students fully utilize presentation and communication as an added component of the rigor designed to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and math study.
To support STEM education, King's Prep proudly sponsors a Math Team, Robotics Team, and Technology Club, as well as participates in Science Olympiad in middle grades.