Requirements

There are TWO options for the STEM Endorsement:

FRHS level endorsement
State of Colorado endorsement (Based on House Bill 17-1201)

Students who complete the following requirements will be eligible for the STEM endorsed diploma. See the following document for more information about the endorsement.

Benchmark 1: Capstone Project Idea

Students are required to develop a relevant, attainable Capstone Project idea. This will happen in the STEM Survey class.

Benchmark 2: Capstone Project Proposal

Students are required to develop a Capstone Project Proposal. The proposal will be written during the STEM Survey class (or an independent study) and will be approved by the Director and/or the Advisory Board.

Benchmark 3: Completed Capstone Project

Students will participate in a capstone project that will occur in the STEM Seminar class. These projects are selected from the Capstone Project Proposals written in the Survey class and are typically completed in teams of 3-4 students.

Benchmark 4: STEM Coursework

Students must complete at least 20 credits of STEM coursework relevant to the appropriate pathway. These are traditional classes offered at FRHS that will provide students with the content knowledge to complete their capstone projects and/or internships.

Benchmark 5: STEM Portfolio

Students must create an electronic portfolio that documents their experience in the STEM Academy and demonstrates how they developed the 21st Century skills.

Benchmark 6: Internship/Work Experience (optional)

Students may complete this experience at any point in their Academy experience through the

district Work-Based Learning program. Guidance and/or placement typically happens during the STEM Survey class.

Additional Requirements for State of Colorado Endorsement (based on HB 17-1201)

Overall GPA is 3.0 or higher
GPA in aligned coursework is 3.5 or higher
Demonstrate math proficiency (ACT: 28 or SAT 600 or AP Math 4+)