OLP STEAM Connect Handout

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STEM CERTIFICATE The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) certificate program acknowledges students for their achievements and involvement in STEM related activities. Students completing the requirements to earn a STEM certificate will receive special recognition at their commencement ceremony, as well as a seal of completion on their graduation diploma. In addition, documentation of STEM completion will be noted on their transcript.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS I. Maintain 3.0 overall GPA (unweighted cumulative) II. Adherence to all policies outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook III. Complete the minimum units in each of the following categories (must maintain a 3.0 average in the following courses): • Math 40 units • Science 40 units • STEM Electives 30 units IV. STEM Portfolio (updated at the completion of each semester): • Semester reflections and coursework examples to be included in portfolio.

• Contains evidence of related activities.

V. Outreach (complete one or more of the following per school year): • Membership and full participation in at least one OLP STEM club (Robotics, SHPE Jr., etc.).

• Successful completion of an approved nationally-recognized certification program (Adobe, Windows, Apple, Google, etc.).

• Pre-approved internship with STEM related off-campus entity (i.e., civil engineering, architecture, medical, general science).

VI. Advisory Panel • Present their portfolio to a STEM Advisory Panel at the completion of their senior year.

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