Saturday Morning STEM

5th and 6th Grade Exploring Careers in Technology and Engineering (EXCITE) will introduce students to engineering concepts with five Saturday morning sessions, each focused on a different engineering theme. Students will participate in group projects and hands-on activities and learn about different career pathways in each class. Topics will include:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Materials Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering 
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical and Industrial Engineering 

7th and 8th Grade Cybersecurity is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of cybersecurity. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, students will develop a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts, best practices, and the importance of digital safety. Students will learn about ethical hacking, cyber threats, encryption and privacy, etc. This program can also serve as an introduction to potential future careers in cybersecurity.

Program Costs: $399 per student (includes all academic materials)

Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on January 20, 2024 - February 17, 2024. 

Application Deadline: January 10, 2024

Spring 2024 will be promoted at a later date!
 

5th and 6th Grade Mathematics will introduce students to mathematics concepts with five Saturday morning sessions. Topics will include:

• Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Fractions and Decimals
• Expressions and Equations
• Geometry

7th and 8th Grade Exploring Careers in Technology and Engineering (EXCITE) will introduce students to engineering concepts with five Saturday morning sessions, each focused on a different engineering theme. Students will participate in group projects and hands-on activities and learn about different career pathways in each class. Topics will include:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Materials Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering 
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical and Industrial Engineering 

Program Costs: $399 per student (includes all academic materials)

Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on September 30, 2023 - October 28, 2023. 

Application Deadline: September 20, 2023

5th and 6th Grade Energy and Sustainability will provide students with an opportunity to investigate aquatic and terrestrial environments, and the role engineers play in shaping and protecting those environments. Environmental topics are discussed, such as biospheres, ecosystems, and watersheds; conservation and sustainability; energy and energy sources; weather and climate, and the engineering design process. Experiments are set up to investigate environmentally relevant topics.

7th and 8th Grade Robotics will introduce students to coding and computational thinking through a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. Students will learn basic robot movement using a VEX V5 robot, use feedback from different kinds of sensors, create complex programs using loops and decision-making logic, and program the robot to use its vision sensor (camera). 

Program Costs: $399 per student (includes all academic materials)

Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on November 4, 2023 - December 9, 2023. *Please note: There is no class on November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Application Deadline: October 25, 2023

9th and 10th Data Science will introduce students to the exciting world of data science, teaching them the foundational concepts and skills required to explore and analyze data. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, students will gain a strong understanding of data science and its practical uses. Students will learn what data is and its various forms, including structured and unstructured data, and the importance of data in decision-making. Practical data science projects will be incorporated to provide hands-on experience in applying data science techniques to solve real-world problems.

11th and 12th Grade students are encouraged to take college credit courses while in high school! Please see our Academy College Courses page for more information. 

Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on January 20, 2024 - February 17, 2024. 

Application Deadline: January 10, 2024

Spring 2024 will be promoted at a later date!

9th and 10th Grade Robotics will introduce students to coding and computational thinking through a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. Students will learn basic robot movement using a VEX V5 robot, use feedback from different kinds of sensors, create complex programs using loops and decision-making logic, and program the robot to use its vision sensor (camera). 

11th and 12th Grade students are encouraged to take college credit courses while in high school! Please see our Academy College Courses page for more information. 

Program Costs: $399 per student (includes all academic materials)

Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on September 30, 2023 - October 28, 2023. 

Application Deadline: September 20, 2023

9th and 10th Grade Emerging Technologies aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology and its applications. The course begins by exploring the fundamentals of neuroscience and the structure and function of neurons in the brain, which generate the electrical signals analyzed in later lessons. With a solid foundation in place, the focus shifts to developing personal cognitive skills through the practice of neurofeedback. Students will learn how to train their brains to operate according to their desired outcomes, starting with attention metrics and progressing to various engaging activities. In the final module, students will delve into the world of brain-powered device control, learning how to design and build their own BCI devices and conceptualizing innovative ideas for implementation.

11th and 12th Grade students are encouraged to take college credit courses while in high school! Please see our Academy College Courses page for more information. 

Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on November 4, 2023 - December 9, 2023. *Please note: There is no class on November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Application Deadline: October 25, 2023