Applied STEM Endorsement
The Applied STEM program is a gateway to industry, preparing students to make a global impact in the fields of science, math, engineering, medicine and technology.
Program Goals
In a Christ-centered environment, the Applied STEM program prepares students to discover, innovate, and impact their community. Each student pursues an individually calibrated course of curricular and co-curricular activities focused on their interests differentiating them from their peers as they approach college admissions. Their experience in the program emphasizes applied knowledge through individual projects, local and national competitions, student-led clubs, expert lectures, career shadow opportunities, and service.
- Discover: Students interact with a diverse array of STEM fields and topics
- Innovate: Students are afforded authentic opportunities to apply their knowledge, design, and create
- Impact: Students see their role as a leader in making a positive impact on their community
"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."
Genesis 1:27
Applied STEM Values
The Applied STEM program is a gateway to industry, preparing high school students to make a global impact in the fields of science, math, engineering, medicine and technology. We are able to provide each STEM student with custom instruction based on their unique interests and the rapidly changing needs of industry.
Our students learn from experienced educators, business leaders, bench scientists, medical practitioners, engineers, technology innovators, ethicists, and policy makers dedicated to helping them forge and refine their knowledge in real-world settings.
Discover
Discover: Students interact with a diverse array of STEM fields and topics
Innovate
- Innovate: Students are afforded authentic opportunities to apply their knowledge, design, and create
Impact
- Impact: Students see their role as a leader in making a positive impact on their community
Imago Dei
- Students are seen as image bearers
- Students are Creative, Innovative, Intelligent
- Genesis 1:27
Applied STEM Requirements and Additional Information
Completing the STEM Endorsement
Each endorsement program at Valor includes a component of coursework, service, experiential engagement, and a capstone project. Experiential Units (EUs) is how the program measures experiential engagement. EUs can be acquired by; club and competition participation, project builds, attending guest lectures, career shadow or internship experiences, etc.
Below you will find the requirements for majoring in the STEM program.
Major Requirements
- Coursework: 1 Additional STEM Credit through completion of the STEM Capstone Course
- Service: 2 Qualifying Activities
- Experiential Units: 8 EUs
- Capstone Project and Presentation
Questions? Email us at the button below. We also offer STEM summer courses which you can find more information about by clicking the button below:
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Endorsement Programs
Need a more in-depth look at our endorsement programs? Look through the different programs we offer our students to discover the best option for them. Students should start seriously considering their program their sophomore year.
Applied STEM
The Valor Applied STEM program is a gateway to industry, preparing high school students to make a global impact in the fields of science, math, engineering, medicine and technology. We are able to provide each STEM student with custom instruction.
Biblical Leadership
This program includes enhanced requirements within Bible courses, practical service, experiential engagement in a defined ministry/ leadership context, and a final capstone project/ presentation that stands separately from their senior presentation.
Business
This program provides students with a full array of business courses, experiential learning opportunities, competitions, and projects to build a business acumen that will be prepared for university work. Students are focus their learning around marketing, management, or finance.
Humanities
The humanities endorsement offers students an intellectually rigorous course of study and praxis that weaves together traditional humanities subject areas, including English, history, theology, and classical languages, into an integrated, multi-year program.
Conservatory For The Arts
A unique endorsement program that combines individualized, exceptional arts training in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, or Media Arts. Consisting of a six-credit major, private lessons and master classes.