In a world of unlimitedinformation, the value of aneducation is not just knowledgeacquisition, but learning how touse that knowledge to solveproblems.

WINDHAMHIGH SCHOOL

STEAMCERTIFICATEPATHWAY

LEARN MORE!For more information on the STEAMpathway, please contact Mike Koski,Director of Science and Engineering, 6-12, at mkoski@windhamsd.org. For more information on how to enroll,please see your student's assignedguidance counselor.

Why get a STEAM certificate? The STEAM pathway certificateat Windham High School isdesigned to elevate hands-onengagement in content areas ofScience, Technology,Engineering, Arts, and Math.Students will need to beinnovative in applying theirknowledge in order to problem-solve, collaborate with peers,and turn their ideas into action.

STEAM FOR ALLAll students have the opportunity for appliedclassroom learningGain entrepreneurial skillsSome courses will require independentlearning/motivation to succeedWork with industry partners for careerexploration.

COURSE CERTIFICATEPATHWAY

Science --> Integrated ScienceTechnology -->   Computer Science (Python or APPrinciples)1Engineering -->  NoneArt --> NoneMath --> Algebra 1 or Geometry 

9TH GRADE

Science -->   BiologyTechnology -->   NoneEngineering --> Engineering A (0.5 credit) Art --> Art or Music elective (0.5 credit)Math --> Geometry or Algebra II

10TH GRADE

Science --> Chemistry or PhysicsTechnology --> NoneEngineering --> STEAM Project Based Learning (0.5credit)2Art --> Art or Music (0.5 credit) or Science of ArtMath --> Algebra II or Pre-Calculus

11TH GRADE

OBJECTIVESComplete a sequential program thatemphasizes STEAM subject matter,technical skills and their application toreal world problems/challenges.Extend knowledge through internships,mentorships and job-shadowing in theirchosen field.Create a product of their own work.

The student will be able to:

Science --> Chemistry or Physics or Early CollegeclassTechnology --> Capstone ClassEngineering --> NoneArt --> Art or Music (0.5 credit) or Science of ArtMath --> Pre-Calculus or Calculus and Statistics(0.5 credit)

12TH GRADE

*Technology, Engineering and Art classes do not have to be taken insequence.  *One of the Science or Math classes has to be an AP or EarlyCollege class*Minimum GPA 3.21 - CTE Computer Technology can be substituted for CS Principles2 - CTE Biotechnology can be substituted for STEAM PBL class

OUR EDUCATIONALPHILOSOPHY

"STEAM is about

having ourstudents become

creators/producersof knowledge

rather than justconsumers ofknowledge."