STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) endorsement is a curriculum path that allows a student to focus on courses directly related to science, technology, engineering and advanced mathematics.
CAREERS
In the STEM field, there are an extensive amount of careers to choose from including: engineering, computer programming, software developer, and research scientist. Students interested in pursuing a career related to these areas are encouraged to consider a STEM endorsement and pathway.
COURSE SELECTION
A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing the requirements specified in the foundation plan, including Algebra II, chemistry and physics, in addition to one of the following:
a sequence of courses for four or more credits in career and technical education (CTE) that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster and at least one advanced CTE course. The final course in the sequence must be selected from a CTE career cluster related to STEM
or a sequence of four approved credits in computer science
or three credits in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra II and two additional approved mathematics courses, for which completion of Algebra II is required
or four credits in science by successfully completing chemistry, physics and two additional approved science courses.
*For more information on this and other endorsements, please visit our page on House Bill 5*

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Endorsement Pathways
Content
STEM-A
(CTE)
STEM-B
(Mathematics)
STEM-C
(Science)
English
4 Credits
Math
4/ 5 Credits
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
4th Math
5thMath
Science
4/ 5 Credits
Biology I
Chem or IPC
Physics
4th Science
5th Science
Social Studies
4 Credits
World Geography
World History
US History
Govt/Econ
PE/Health
1 Credits
Language Other Than English (LOTE)
2 Credits
LOTE
Fine Arts
1 Credit
Endorsements
4 Credits
Endorsements CTE-STEM Web Development 0r Engineering
Endorsements Alg II plus 2 Adv Math
Endorsements Physics plus 2 Adv Science
Total
26 Min Credits
NDHS currently offers an eight period day, which equates to thirty-two credits throughout their four years. Each year, students make elective choices that will increase the number of courses needed to achieve their graduation goals.