Whole school STEM

  • McNicol Middle incorporates STEM school-wide. All of our students are eligible for this program and are exposed to integrated curriculum in all of their classes. These courses are intended to provide students with an opportunity to explore STEM through a variety of unique disciplines. ​Students will transition from one class to another within the course of 9 weeks (a quarter). Each class is designed to highlight direct connections to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.​  ​Additionally, McNicol offers STEM-related elective courses which utilize the project-based learning model. 

    1. Courageous Conversations​
    2. Peer Counseling​
    3. Physical Education
    4. Medical Science
    5. Speech and Debate 

    We incorporate STEM through:

    • Hands-on project and problem-based learning activities
    • State-of-the-art computer labs
    • Science/Pre-engineering research classes
    • Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Academy for qualified students
    • Educational STEM-related field trips and competitions