STEAM SCHOLARS PROGRAM OVERVIEW Windward School’s STEAM Scholars program is for ninth through twelfth grade students with a passionate interest in extended studies in Science, Engineering, and the Arts. STEAM challenges motivated students to bridge real world applications and academic studies in order to enhance their abilities to succeed in the 21st century. Through an approved course of study, combined with out-of-class experiences, Prep and Collegiate students may pursue their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Upon completion of the program, students who earn the STEAM Scholars Certificate will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to pursue further studies and careers in the STEAM fields. Additionally, successful completion of all the program requirements will lead to distinction as a Windward STEAM Scholar on the Windward transcript. Formal entry into the program occurs through an application process in the Spring of 9th grade.
PROGRAM GOALS Windward School’s STEAM Program strives to inspire joy at the idea of discovery, to create a culture that fosters innovation, and to prepare our students for effective involvement in an increasingly technological society. We engage our students with interdisciplinary courses and experiences that incorporate advanced technologyintegrated projects, as well as encourage inquiry, integrity, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and critical reasoning. Through their challenging experiences in the program, students will: - Demonstrate critical thinking, curiosity, adaptability, and initiative in order to be both contributors to and influential in a technological society; - Exhibit an appreciation for the skills and imagination needed to design, create, and utilize advanced technologies; - Engage in and explore the interconnectedness of the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics; - Practice and master the core skills necessary to successfully pursue a higher degree in one of the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and - Develop as leaders and support one another through collaboration and team building.
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