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.