{"id":930,"date":"2018-10-24T21:19:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T21:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/site\/?page_id=930"},"modified":"2026-11-11T16:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:37:47","slug":"stem-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/stem-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"STEM Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fyv5u-b77fb1c7f96468732fb1dc2806193960\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-fyv5u-b77fb1c7f96468732fb1dc2806193960{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-fyv5u-b77fb1c7f96468732fb1dc2806193960 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-fyv5u-b77fb1c7f96468732fb1dc2806193960 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-fyv5u-b77fb1c7f96468732fb1dc2806193960 av-special-heading-h1  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >STEM Academy at NHHS<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mwc8jbb7-7aca20ac8e1d40ad17662b70e35bf9f9\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mwc8jbb7-7aca20ac8e1d40ad17662b70e35bf9f9 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mwc8jbb7-7aca20ac8e1d40ad17662b70e35bf9f9 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mwc8jbb7-7aca20ac8e1d40ad17662b70e35bf9f9 av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hallco.instructure.com\/courses\/110578\" 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Academy at North Hall High School is a program designed for students with interests and aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering and\/or Mathematics. \u00a0The STEM Academy is a technology-rich environment where students are encouraged to recognize and develop connections between content areas using real-world problems as a basis for learning.<\/p>\n<p>Rigorous course work is a foundational component of the STEM learning environment and prepares students for success in advanced classes in high school, IB coursework, dual-enrollment, etc.\u00a0 Students take advanced classes in all curriculum areas; a detailed plan (course progression) can be viewed by selecting \u201cSTEM Program Requirements\u201d from the menu on the right.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, North Hall STEM Academy students choose from two focus areas for their primary elective studies!<\/p>\n<p>(Click on each image to open a detailed Program of Study)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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STEM students and teachers recognize that these real-world tools and technology simply enable and facilitate the STEM mindset. If students are interested in particular tools or technologies, they are encouraged to use them in their learning. For example, a student studying cell biology might choose to create a 3D-printed model of a cell organelle to facilitate or demonstrate something that they learned.<\/p>\n<p>A STEM physics student studying 2D kinematics might choose to use 3D design software to model a catapult, then actually build the device in the MakerSpace. Many students learn best when creating and exploring. The STEM Academy is designed to provide student access to real-world, industry-standard tools for learning through creating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ayz2y-b2e75842e37545c1c93c3601e34de7a2\">\n.flex_column.av-ayz2y-b2e75842e37545c1c93c3601e34de7a2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ayz2y-b2e75842e37545c1c93c3601e34de7a2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jnnnzu1q-2-c30d10a2555ebe5c48e46903c7cc82ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p dir=\"ltr\">Our foundational beliefs are that a NHHS STEM Academy education should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ENABLE students to \u201csee\u201d the math, science and engineering in the world around them<\/li>\n<li>DEVELOP and FOSTER a foundational STEM mindset through application of interdisciplinary thinking, problem-solving and communication skills<\/li>\n<li>FACILITATE access to 21st century tools, learning and collaboration environments which mirror those found in universities and industry<\/li>\n<li>ENGAGE students by encouraging learning through creative, relevant, self-directed inquiry<\/li>\n<li>INTEGRATE STEM throughout core classes<\/li>\n<li>RECOGNIZE and FACILITATE differences in learning styles and student interests<\/li>\n<li>PROVIDE opportunities for real-world STEM experiences through guest lectures, field experiences, internships and STEMTALKS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-735wi-c56d6c2f451bc63889add4561fc4c50a hr-default  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hnz0a-3-f2c7eef5284f7ad1ee851c0a02a187ad\">\n.flex_column.av-hnz0a-3-f2c7eef5284f7ad1ee851c0a02a187ad{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-hnz0a-3-f2c7eef5284f7ad1ee851c0a02a187ad av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jnnnzu1q-1-44e5438b5672289bfb0a73db5e4480fe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Demonstration of Learning and Community Engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>STEM Academy students are required to participate in at least three external events per year. 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