Solebury School
STEM Concentration
The STEM concentration at Solebury School gives students an opportunity to go beyond the classroom offerings and dive into their STEM interests.
Students choose the path that works best for them to complete the concentration. This includes independent studies, looking at STEM careers and networking with professionals, being engaged in clubs and special events on and off-campus, and taking a wide variety of STEM classes with the guidance of the concentration coordinators.
This concentration is geared towards students who want to have enriching experiences in STEM during their course load at Solebury. Students will work with the STEM coordinators to design a variety of experiences that students will find challenging and engaging. Students will then submit the activity that they completed to keep track of their progress. We believe that STEM students should have experiences that relate the work in STEM with other departments within Solebury to make a well-rounded student while increasing the exposure of the student to STEM.
Students can apply spring of 9th grade or during their 10th grade year. They must start by 11th grade in the fall to achieve the certificate.
STEM Concentration Coordinator: Ashley Garrison.
Requirements
- 4 years of Science
- 4 years of Math
- 1 STEM related AP course
One trimester independent study that is not offered within the Solebury curriculum with a presentation given to the department. *Independent study must be completed before the Winter Trimester of your senior year. - Actively participate in STEM week three out of four years at Solebury
- Coordinate a presenter
- Be a presenter for STEM Week
- Create a presentation on new STEM teachers & present at assembly
- Run a STEM event during STEM week
- Peer tutor in a STEM discipline (minimum one trimester per year) OR 20 total hours
- Senior project focusing on STEM and getting approval from STEM Coordinators
- Attend a STEM speaker event outside of Solebury and write a paragraph about it
- Shadow a professional within a STEM career for one day
- Complete 5 points of “Community Based Activities” and 5 points of “Enriching Activities”
Program Components
Community Based Activities and Enriching Activities (5 hours = 1 point)
Additional opportunities may be available to students as they move through their STEM Concentration. Students are encouraged to work with the coordinators to explore STEM-related activities that interest them.