New guidance through summer

Check out important information at STEM for the month of May!

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Second semester exams for STEM learners are coming up! Check here for the schedule...

Check out important information at STEM for the month of April!

WELCOME BACK!!! For the month of April, the yearbook is collecting pics of what is looks like to return to school OR learners' remote learning setups! Email your pics to Coach Metcalf at kmetcal3@apslearns.org during April. Make sure to include your name and grade level. When you submit your picture, you will earn EXTRA CREDIT from Coaches Burger, Cohen, Shecalf, and Johnson!

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We would like to invite all families to complete this valuable YouthTruth Survey between April 19 and May 11.

Qualifying teams from across Ohio participated in the VEX VRC State Championship on April 17th, 2021. Akron's STEM High School sent 2 teams to the event. Teams 60883C and 60883D made the trip to the Marion County Fairgrounds, it was a long day for everyone. Team 60883D "Dougie" finished 2nd in the Skills portion of the competition falling 3 points shy of a perfect score. Their current score is ranked 33rd in the World.

Enter your original design in the STEM HS Yearbook Cover Design Contest!

STEM HS Picture Day is Thursday, 4/1/21!

As we near the one year anniversary of APS going remote, nearly all of us have celebrated a birthday Quarantine Style! ​ Pick a picture from your quarantine birthday and email it to Coach Metcalf at kmetcal3@apslearns.org during March. Make sure to include your name and grade level. When you submit your picture, you will earn EXTRA CREDIT from Coaches Burger, Cohen, Shecalf, and Johnson!

Congrats to STEM's Rotary Scholarship Award Winners!

Check out the news for the month of March!

Stark State College is offering an unlimited number of tuition-free credit hours during the fall semester for 2021 high school graduates.

We understand this may have been a difficult decision and that you may have circumstances that cause you to change your mind about the selection you made for your child. Families can request one change per child.

We need your pictures for the Yearbook! Earn extra credit for sending in the picture that YOU want us to use!

Check out what's new and what's NEWS at STEM HS!

Help us crowd source the yearbook AND earn extra credit from Burger, Cohen and Shecalf! Check out our January challenge...

This link provides information before you make a selection (selection process begins Monday, Jan. 25).

The Annual Akron Public Schools STEM EXPO is Virtual The 65th Annual Akron Public Schools 2020-2021 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math EXPO provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and passion for science, technology, engineering and math.

As we continue to support students in this unique school year, we are now able to provide some limited face to face support at the building level. This educational model is referred to as Remote Plus and will begin for our students on Friday, January 29, 2021 (Focus Friday IMPACT Day). This support will be in small group settings and for learners needing intense support.

Are you interested in learning about College Credit Plus (CCP) opportunities?

Congratulations to Matthew Naccari, for earning his OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Healthcare) Course!

The NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among ALL high school students. This opportunity is open to ALL students of every ethnicity and background.

Check out the monthly Eagle Blast to see important upcoming events and dates as well as some shout outs for our STEM learners during Remote Learning!

Help us crowd source the yearbook AND earn extra credit from Burger, Cohen and Shecalf! Check out our December challenge...

The STEM HS Fall Semester Exam Schedule is out!

STEM HS celebrates nearing the end of the first semester of remote learning!

AP Human Geography examines the patterns of human population, migration, and land use through the lens of many countries and cultures. The assignment: Students had to create a storybook based on the real life migration experience of a person of their choice using The Immigrant Story website. This was part of our unit on migration that studies the reasons people migrate, the hardships they face, and the changes it brings to their life.

Research projects from Hecalf's Physics and Physical Science classes! I find that in schools we often focus on achievements in science that take place in Europe or America. This can lead students to believe that these are the only places that science happens, as well as leading them to think that all scientists are white men. In order to expand their views to a more global understanding of science I asked them to research a scientist that was not born in Europe or the U.S.A.. These slideshows demonstrate some of the important work in science, done outside our normal areas of study, that our students discovered in their research.

Today, Akron Public Schools (APS), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and United Way of Summit & Medina are pleased to announce that Goodyear will become a named integrated partner in the College & Career Academies of Akron at both Ellet CLC and NIHF STEM High School. Goodyear will offer instructional support and real-world learning opportunities in areas of technology, engineering and more. The academies will be named Goodyear Academy of Applied Engineering and Goodyear Academy of Advanced Technology and Design, at Ellet CLC and NIHF STEM High School, respectively.

Please see linked document from Summit County Public Health.

At Akron Public Schools, students have the multiple opportunities to earn college credit, industry credentials, CTAG credit and more while in high school. Students also have the opportunity to participate in college readiness programs that prepare and promote college access. These programs give students the resources and tools they needs to be successful in college. Students should talk to their school counselors about the opportunities that are available and how to enroll in one or more of these college access programs.

Congratulations to NIHF STEM High School for winning the 2020 Congressional App Challenge sponsored by Congressman Tim Ryan, District 13. This is the third time in four years that NIHF STEM High School in the Akron Public Schools district has earned this prestigious award from Congressman Tim Ryan’s District 13 office.

APS has developed a Path to Graduation website to help students and families understand graduation policies and requirements. Students can demonstrate competency and preparedness in a variety of ways including credits, demonstrating competency, and earning seals.

Rising to the challenge of hands-on, experiential learning in the time of remote teaching, Coach Bill Metcalf embraces what he refers to as "MacGyvering Physics!" Check out some of his recent labs...

Check out some creative and meaningful projects completed by the STEM HS Class of 2021!

Due to Covid safety precautions, STEM will host its annual Showcase virtually this year on Thursday, 11/12, from 3:30-6:30PM.

STEM Coaches sent yard signs to some of the amazing STEM Learners who have displayed our core values, despite the challenges of online learning!

See what a STEM education creates!

Kenmore Garfield invites STEM learners to join their bowling team!

Open enrollment is here! Come learn about STEM High School, a unique learning experience within Akron Public Schools.

STEM's Robotics team is WORLD CLASS--learn more here!

Another pathway option at STEM is Biotechnology.

One of our norms at STEM is High Expectations! Come see how this extends to our academics...

Check out our unique STEM Capstone programs where learners apply their problem solving skills in their own community.

Come check out one of STEM's CCAA Pathways, Environmental Engineering, headed by Coach Griffith!

STEM has one of the ONLY e-Sports teams around--come learn more about it!

STEM HS learners are unique in that their foreign language courses are in Mandarin Chinese! Remarkable experiences are available to them through this program...

News and events at STEM HS in the month of November...

ConxusNEO has partnered with Ohio Means Jobs of Summit County to host a Virtual Job and Training Fair on Tuesday, October 20 from 4-7 pm. There are nearly two dozen employers seeking to train and hire potential candidates.

Next week, October 19-23, is Digital Citizenship Week! Being safe and smart while using technology is especially during remote learning. Check out some activities!

Friday, October 16, 2020 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM EDT Financial Aid for Fall 2021 Join us to learn about helpful tips on submitting the FAFSA and see how easy it can be.

As Akron Public Schools continues to plan for the second nine weeks, which starts on November 11, 2020, we need to hear from you regarding which learning environment you want for your children.

A COVID-19 Pop-up testing site will be available on October 9-10 at Summit County Public Health (1867 W. Market St.). Anyone may get a no-cost test at this location (insurance will be billed if applicable). No appointment or health care providers' referral is needed; walks-in and drive-ins are welcome.

If you are a Student-Athlete, please mark your calendar for the event. The NCAA Eligibility Center is hosting a webinar for your college-bound student-athletes and their families on Saturday, October 10 at 11 a.m. Eastern.

Goodyear has announced that they will be continuing their Engineering Exploring Post 2046 for the fall of 2020. This fall, you will take a look behind the scenes at Goodyear Airship Operations. Over the course of two months, you will have a chance to learn about careers in aviation, talk to Goodyear Blimp Pilots from all three of their US bases, and compete in an airship related design challenge! All sessions will be held virtually using Microsoft TEAMS. Goodyear pilots and engineers will be available to assist with project questions between sessions.

Check out the October edition of the STEM HS PTSA's Eagle Blast Newsletter!

Are you taking CCP courses at UA or Stark this semester? Do you need a little extra help and support?

Attention class of 2021: here is some valuable information on college scholarships and financial aid!

All seniors, check out this video about Dream Day 2020!

Join the STEM PTSA!

STEM PTSA Fundraiser!

Upward Bound Classic (UBC) is a federally funded TRIO program that prepares 9th-12th grade students for post-secondary education. UBC students are selected from the targeted Akron area or attend Akron Public Schools. The program is designed to provide academic, cultural, and social experiences for students. The program also offers a Summer Enrichment Program which provides additional academic enrichment in Mathematics, English, Science, Foreign Language, and Financial Literacy. Finally, UBC will be providing virtual workshops and free virtual tutoring sessions for the time being. ACT/SAT waivers, College Application fee waivers, as well as scholarship lists, are additional benefits available to participating students.

ETS is a federally funded TRIO program that prepares 6th-12th grade students for post-secondary education. The program is designed to provide academic, cultural, and social experiences for students. The program also offers a Summer Enrichment Program which provides additional academic enrichment in Mathematics, English, Science, Foreign Language, and Financial Literacy. Finally, ETS will be provide virtual workshops and free virtual tutoring sessions for the time being. ACT/SAT waivers, College Application fee waivers, as well as scholarship lists, are additional benefits available to participating students.

In alignment with our Portrait of a Graduate, Akron Public Schools works to ensure students are College Ready, Employed, Enlisted, or Enrolled. Over the last four years, Akron Public Schools has paid for all Seniors to take the Fall ACT College Entrance Test at every high school. Due to the National pandemic and our 100% remote start for the Fall, we are not able to provide our Seniors with this opportunity. However, Akron Public Schools has chosen to provide each Senior who is interested in taking the October ACT College Entrance Test with a waiver. This waiver will allow for your student to take the test free of charge.

Please see the attached letter from Summit County Public Health.

Free Covid-19 testing...

STEM HS awarded the Governor's Thomas Edison Awards for STEM Education and Student Research AGAIN!

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the criminal justice system? If so, sign up for the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office Citizens Academy. Applications are being accepted through July 24, 2020. The Academy begins in August, 2020 and will run once a week for nine weeks through Zoom. Topics include: Police Shootings and Body Cams, Sex Crimes, Human Trafficking, Gun Violence, Ethical Decisions and many more!