How do I prepare my child for a STEM?
Think Ahead
I believe in investing into your child's education, research has shown that starting your child to think about college in middle school and early high school are more likely to go to college. Even starting your child in elementary summer programs and after school STEM activities would benefit their inspiration in STEM careers.
When students are prepared inside of school programs such as taking the following, are generally tahking the classes they will need for admissions to an engineering program.
Recommended courses include:
Other Courses and Requirements:
It is really important for your child to be well rounded. That being said, allow your child to be exposed to a wide range of experiences and knowledge. Take courses such as social studies, geography, computer sciences, social sciences, and other art courses. Extracurricular activities are really important to become well rounded. Extracurricular activities that will help them communicate and collaborate in a team environment.
High School Career Programs:
The districts high school Counselor would be the first person you would need to contact for advice and direction in this area. They have knowledgeable counselors that can direct you in the right way for your child.
Other options to consider are the many high schools programs that meet academic requirements and support career paths and clusters. Examples include:
I believe in investing into your child's education, research has shown that starting your child to think about college in middle school and early high school are more likely to go to college. Even starting your child in elementary summer programs and after school STEM activities would benefit their inspiration in STEM careers.
When students are prepared inside of school programs such as taking the following, are generally tahking the classes they will need for admissions to an engineering program.
Recommended courses include:
- Math (four years): Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus
- Science (four years): Biology, Physics, Chemistry
- Science electives (fourth year): advanced levels of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Ecology, Astronomy, and Earth Sciences
- Language arts (four years): English
- Language arts electives: Speech/Debate, Communications/Media, or Journalism
- Foreign language (three years): student's choice
Other Courses and Requirements:
It is really important for your child to be well rounded. That being said, allow your child to be exposed to a wide range of experiences and knowledge. Take courses such as social studies, geography, computer sciences, social sciences, and other art courses. Extracurricular activities are really important to become well rounded. Extracurricular activities that will help them communicate and collaborate in a team environment.
High School Career Programs:
The districts high school Counselor would be the first person you would need to contact for advice and direction in this area. They have knowledgeable counselors that can direct you in the right way for your child.
Other options to consider are the many high schools programs that meet academic requirements and support career paths and clusters. Examples include:
- Career-technical education programs—these include computer and engineering technology, automotive and construction technology and business, health, marketing, and more.
- Dual credit—save time and a lot of money with classes that offer high school and college credit.
- Cooperative education or youth apprenticeships—generally offered to juniors and seniors, these work- and school-based programs give students a chance to try out careers and jobs.
- Advanced placement (AP)—These courses end with an exam indicating readiness for college.
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Parents
FAQs
1. How do I get my child on the path way to a NASA or STEM career? This is the biggest question I get from parents. I always say and a lot of professionals will say. Stay active in the discipline. If your child is passionate about it gear them in activities the school or the community offers. Active participation will continue the curiosity and passion for that STEM field. 2. Where do I go for STEM activities? Each school district has a certain pathway or track they use to obtain a college degree in that field. The school district CTE program offers alot of assistance. But most of all the STEM teachers that are on the campus can provide you with alot of answers. I would suggest any summer programs that offer STEM related programs. This will keep the interest in STEM going in the summer, but it will advance the student in the incoming Fall semester. |
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