Concentration Requirements

• Minimum of 2 STEM courses per year (Math, Science, or Information Technology)

• Capstone Course (STEM focused project)

• One course with Engineering skills embedded - Drawing for Innovation, Makerspace, Introduction to Robotics, Advanced Robotics, Coding 101, AP Computer Science Principles, OR a pre-approved STEM focused MOOC* 

• 1 Year STEM focused Global Studies/ STEM fair participation 

• 1 STEM focused YES Plan

• Completion of four of the following (must include at least 2 areas)^+:

  • • 10 hours volunteering in a STEM field such as at the hospital or teaching in an afterschool program

    • PLACE internship (STEM field)

    • STEM focused opportunity such as Medquest, Governor’s Institute of Vermont

    • 10 hours job shadow in STEM field

    • Additional MOOC* course

    • 10 hours in a school club including:  Environmental Club, Robotics Club

*Massively Open Online Course

^In order to be considered STEM, students should explain the connection to STEM areas. Students must submit rationale to be considered for approval. 

+The same activity cannot be used for both the Global Studies and STEM endorsement