STEM Endorsed Diploma

Golden High School has developed a STEM course plan consisting of  manufacturing technology courses, art courses  and higher level science and math courses culminating in a upper level  student directed STEM capstone class where students apply engineering and science concepts.  Students who fulfill the state requirements can earn a diploma with a STEM Endorsement.  

In May of 2017, Colorado State House Bill 17-201 was signed into act and declared the opportunity for school districts to be able to offer STEM endorsed diplomas.  Working closely with invested community members and district leaders, Golden High School is one of four schools in Jefferson County School district proving this opportunity for students.  GHS students can earn the endorsement by demonstrating mastery of STEM related disciplines and full-filling the following requirements

• • Demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics by achieving meeting one of the following scores;

    • ACT 28+, SAT 600+, 4+ on AP Mathematics test, 5+ on Mathematics IB test

  • Complete STEM Capstone course & project

  • Complete a coherent sequence of four STEM courses in addition to minimum graduation requirements