HMS STEM
Our History
Henderson Middle School began a journey towards STEM certification a few years ago. The long and dedicated effort of our faculty & staff culminated in Cognia certification in the spring of 2018. The acronym of STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and involves more than just doing hands-on activities. It is a concept of engaging students in real-world problem solving and project based learning. It requires teachers who are willing to give students the freedom to explore, investigate, collaborate, design, test and redesign their own solutions to STEM challenges faced by our society.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that our scholars are well-equipped with the 21st-century skills and core values needed to meet the global challenges of today's society. Our students are met with rigorous and relevant interdisciplinary content in a learning environment that promotes science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and careers while fostering the joy of inquiry and discovery and promoting a collaborative culture of innovative problem-solving.
What is a STEM team?
In an effort to provide rigorous STEM instruction, Henderson Middle School currently has in place an accelerated math curriculum that enables students to take High School Coordinate Algebra in their last year of middle school. HMS is currently certified under the academy model which allows for identified STEM teams to place an emphasis on STEM and STEM careers while also going through state standards in each subject.
The teams use a variety of resources to align STEM with instructional activities and state standards.
Enhance student connections to STEM disciplines through authentic project-based learning.
Develop higher-level thinking through the use of the engineering design process to solve real-world problems.
Utilizing the STEM program to foster connections between communities, classrooms, and corporations through education.
EVIDENCE OF STEM CULTURE
At Henderson Middle School, a strong STEM culture is evident through an integrated curriculum and project-based learning that encourages collaboration and teamwork skills that mirror how professionals work in STEM careers.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Henderson Middle School has a goal to form long-lasting mutually beneficial relationships with local colleges, universities, businesses, and community organizations. As part of this collaboration, HMS seeks partnerships that will allow students and staff to engage in problem-based learning activities that are solution-focused. Students will engage in research created from real-world situations.
