The STEM Academy contains the Pre-Engineering and Information Technology pathways.
The mission for the STEM Academy at Grover Cleveland High School is to empower all students in the mastery of STEM skills leading to viable and attainable 21st century career options.
Here at Grover Cleveland High School, our STEM Academy has embraced the view that academic content should be taught through interdisciplinary studies. Students will be immersed in rich, meaningful, STEM experiences through interdisciplinary coursework applied in the context of the real world through business and community partnerships. Students will not only learn to apply knowledge, but they will also learn about a wide range of STEM careers, develop professional communication skills, and develop their ability to apply technology to real world situations. The Grover Cleveland High School STEM Academy will lead students to develop the skills that they will need in order to succeed in the 21st century.
COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP
Students will have opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school through our dual credit courses through LaGuardia Community College. Upon successful completion, students will receive both high school and college credit. These credits are transferable to the City University of New York (CUNY) colleges and many colleges within the state.
Courses we offer: College Algebra and Trigonometry; Elementary Statistics
College Scholarships for STEM Students New York State provides a full SUNY or CUNY tuition scholarship to the top 10 % of students in every New York high school, if they major in a STEM field and work in a STEM job in New York State for five years following graduation.
STEM PROGRAMS
● FIRST Robotics Competition An engineering challenge for high school students. Teams of students, working closely with teachers, conceptualize, design, build, program, modify and test a robot to participate in a competition.
● Bridge Building Competition, Science Olympiad, & Envirothon Students compete in various science competitions throughout the year. Students get a sense of what it takes to be a scientist, engineer, or mathematician by applying their knowledge on projects and activities in Citywide and Statewide competitions
● STEM Field Trips - Six Flags Great Adventure - Physics, Math, & Science Day - Ramapo Camping Trip - Three days of team building with high and low rope challenge - Rock Climbing Trip - A day in the woods for hiking and climbing
● Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles Part of the NYC Department of Education initiative to provide computer science education for all students. This is a college level course to prepare students for the new AP Computer Science exam.
DIPLOMA OPTIONS FOR STEM STUDENTS - Regents Diploma - Regents Diploma with STEM Pathway - Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation following STEM Pathway
JUST SOME OF THE FUN ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY OF THE STEM ACADEMY:
Enjoy coasters and calculations in this amazing outdoor learning lab! The park is only open to school science groups during this exclusive event. Students are given an opportunity to explore the principles of physics in a real life setting while also enjoying the rides and great attractions available at the park. It’s a win-win for learning and fun!
Explore the science and technology involved in robotics. Learn how to build your very own robot, controlling its overall design every movement.
Mattie J.T. Stepanek once said that “when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” See what great things you can achieve after enjoying a day of rock climbing and team building with the Outward Bound program at the Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, NY.