STEM
Model Snapshot
Grades: Pre-K–6 Zones: 1–4
At Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), our STEM schools emphasize a hands-on, problem-based learning approach focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students will have the opportunity to practice critical thinking, problem-solving, discourse, real-world connection, and goal-oriented actions.
Curriculum Focuses
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Real-world application
- Collaboration and communication
What to Expect
- Students will get to explore new ways of thinking and develop critical thinking skills.
- Courses are student-centered and developed through the lens of inquiry- and problem-based learning practices.
- Lesson plans connect everyday academic know-how to the reality of our world today.
An In-Depth Look: STEM
Students will engage in Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses including: Medical Detectives, Automation and Robotics, and Green Architecture. There will also be an opportunity to work with a computer science educator to hone their engineering skills through the application of theory and design principles.
IPS Schools with STEM Programming
| Zone | Grade Band | School |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | K–8 | Cold Spring School at Marian University |
| Zone 1 | 6–8 | William Penn Middle School |
| Zone 2 | Pre-K–5 | Robert Lee Frost School 106 |
| Zone 2 | K–8 | Cold Spring School at Marian University |
| Zone 2 | 6–8 | Arlington Middle School |
| Zone 3 | K–5 | Anna Brochhausen School 88 |
| Zone 3 | 6–8 | Arlington Middle School |
| Zone 4 | K–5 | James A. Garfield School 31 |
| Zone 4 | 6–8 | William Penn Middle School |
Note: IPS offers a number of high school academies that allow students to continue their studies in a STEM pathway.