ACADEMIC Track

(4 Strands)
STEM

MATHEMATIC
S
 What is STEM?
STEM is a combination of two or more of the following within
a learning experience: Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics.

STEM also teaches soft skills needed in all careers, such as:

Creativity
Solving problems
Critical thinking
Gathering and evaluating evidence
Data analysis
Communication
 Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) Strand

STEM Strand 1 Pre-Calculus

STEM Strand 2 Basic Calculus
STEM Strand 3 General Biology 1
STEM Strand 4 General Biology 2
STEM Strand 5 General Physics 1
STEM Strand 6 General Physics 2
STEM Strand 7 General Chemistry 1
STEM Strand 8 General Chemistry 2
STEM Strand 9 Work Immersion/Research/Career
Advocacy/Culminating Activity
 Why STEM is important

• It is where innovation occurs

• STEM changes society
• Think of the power of internet, or your cell phone:
how have they affected how we interact; how we
think & react; & how it changes the pace of life
Society changes STEM
• Politics, Culture, Economics, Art, Music all have
profound influences on STEM
 STEM careers are in high
demand!
Accountants
Engineers of all types
Scientific Researchers (Chemists, Biologists,
Environmental, Physicists)
Pharmacy
Mathematicians are incredibly valuable
• In MANY industries; in politics; in media;
everywhere
 STEM careers are in high
demand!
Consultants
Food Scientists and Nutrition Specialists
Computer scientists, programmers, designers
Medical and Clinical Lab technicians
Digital Imaging specialists
• Video games, entertainment industry, medical
devices
 STEM careers are in high
demand!
Medical doctors
Dentist
Health Care Professionals
Agriculture
Architects
Computers Technicians
Welders
Machinist
Electrician
 Reason Why You Should
Support and Consider a
Career in STEM

Innovation Leadership
High Pay
Job Satisfaction