COmmunity for creativity

Flat Rock Middle School

What We Do

The STEAM/CFC Program represents a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Fine Arts and Mathematics programs and curriculum that provide students with an opportunity to learn more about careers in these fields. Students who participate in the STEAM Program participate in problem and project based learning while gaining career exposure through unique guest speakers and field trips.

OUr Mission

The Flat Rock Middle School STEAM program engages all students through collaboration, rigorous problem-solving, innovations and authentic learning experiences. It is our mission to empower students to become a community of critical thinkers who make connections across disciplines and subject areas.

Our vision at Flat Rock Middle School is to use project-based learning and STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to engage students in relevant, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences. This is being accomplished through an innovative pilot program known as the Community for Creativity (CFC), which emphasizes creative exploration, collaboration, and relevant connections.

OUR GOALS

  • Empower students to become innovators and technologically proficient problem solvers

  • Ensure that all students have access to the appropriate technology conducive to enhancing their learning experiences both in and outside the traditional classroom

  • Increase students' 21st century skills and technological literacy by providing students with opportunities to use the technical tools of the STEAM industry

  • Guide community understanding of the importance of STEAM education and build capacity to sustain a viable STEAM educational program to prepare students for work and life in the 21st century

  • Nurture partnerships that allow schools and the business sector to join efforts to improve students’ STEAM-career opportunities

  • Increase the number of students pursuing careers in STEAM-related fields and/or post-secondary STEAM related education/training

Our objectives

  • Ignite a passion for learning in all students

  • Collaborate on team projects

  • Innovate solutions to real world problems

  • Connect learning in all classes

  • Mentor rising FRMS students