Contact

1400 Jackson Keller
San Antonio, TX 78216
Ph: (210) 442-0328
FAX: (210) 442-0327
Director: David Bordelon
Email

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30pm

Who We Are

OUR VISION
In the context of a small, diverse learning community united by a common interest in the significant issues of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the S.T.E.M. Academy creates visions of future academic and career possibilities and enables students to translate those visions into the realities of college graduation, informed citizenship, and international leadership.

OUR MISSION
The S.T.E.M. Academy serves as a model of problem-based, technology-rich curriculum that enables and empowers students and faculty to engage in professional learning environments where science and math serve as vehicles for discovery, innovation, and independent problem solving.

STUDENT PROFILE
Has a passing grade in science
Has a passing grade in math
Is intrinsically motivated
Is a curious learner
Thinks creatively and critically
Exhibits a passion for learning about science, or math, or technology, or engineering

WE BELIEVE
S.T.E.M. students will be the future college graduates and international leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

21st Century STEM Learning
The S.T.E.M. Academy immerses students and faculty in the knowledge of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and international scholars.

Unique Features
One to one laptop initiative
Information and communications technology embedded in all subjects
Small learning community
Integrated curriculum
College credit opportunities
Focused elective classes

Robotics
Multimedia Design
Art for Scientists & Engineers
STEM Service Learning
STEM Student Leadership
STEM Biological Sciences
STEM Engineering
STEM Internship / Capstone Project

S.T.E.M. Core Subjects
English, reading, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics, government, economics, arts, history, and geography.

S.T.E.M. Academic and Life Skills
Leadership
Initiative
Personal Productivity
Social Responsibility
Critical-thinking & Problem-solving
Effective Communication
Contextual learning
Metacognition
Health & wellness awareness
Global awareness
Civic Literacy
Entrepreneurial literacy
Technology rich capstone & portfolio assessments
Mentorship & job shadowing