Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Pathway
In keeping with the global STEM initiatives and in response to the increasingly technology-driven job market, the Middletown Public School District is excited to offer a “STEM Pathway” program of study for our high school students. The purpose of the STEM Pathway is to provide our students with a solid foundation in the core STEM subjects that prepares them well for post-secondary college and career plans as well as to equip them with the skills necessary to compete in this global society. Students in eighth or ninth grade who are interested in the STEM Pathway must meet with their guidance counselor to enroll, effective the following school year.
Program Course Sequence
Once enrolled in the STEM Pathway, students follow a clearly defined sequence of courses as explained on the chart at the bottom of this page. This includes 20 credits of Math, 20 credits of Science, and 20 credits of STEM electives.
Students Linked to Naviance
The STEM cohort of students, as created by Guidance, are linked with Naviance. This link keeps students informed regarding STEM college visits, field trips, assemblies, internships, etc.
Collaboration with Teachers
Students work with the mathematics and science teachers and the guidance counselors who assist them as they follow the pathway in helping to determine future STEM-related study as they move into college and careers.
STEM Advisory (Mandatory)
Students who enroll in the STEM Pathway are enrolled in a STEM Advisory, during which they attend a minimum of 7 of the 8 offered presentations. Consideration may be given to students with extenuating circumstances who do not attend 7 seminars to make up a minimal number of seminars during the following school year.
Senior Internship Program
The STEM Pathway has a corresponding component in our Senior Internship Program to provide those high school seniors enrolled in the Pathway the opportunity to get valuable field experience in STEM-related fields.
Student Expectations and Endorsement
Students are expected to maintain a minimum average of a 70 in order to receive the STEM Pathway endorsement on their transcript. Students who are looking for a more rigorous challenge may participate in the “Endorsement with Distinction” version of the Pathway:
To graduate with a STEM Endorsement with Distinction, students must:
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Participate in a STEM-related Senior Internship OR complete at least 1 STEM-related course eligible for dual enrollment with an institution of higher learning
Complete at least 1 Advanced Placement Science course
Complete either AP Calculus (AB or BC) or AP Statistics
Complete at least 5 credits in Technology or Computer Science
Extracurricular Activities
Students enrolled in the STEM Pathway are encouraged, as schedules permit, to participate in one or more STEM-related extracurricular activities—e.g., science fairs, robotic tournaments, engineering competitions, etc.—and clubs, such as:
Academic Team
Environmental Club
Makerspace Club
Math Team
Science League
Technology Club
TV Production
