STEM Standards
HCS STEM Mission Statement
Huntsville City Schools is dedicated to cultivating a culture of innovation and inquiry, where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are seamlessly integrated into every facet of our educational ecosystem. We are committed to providing equitable and stimulating learning experiences that empower all students to develop the essential skills of critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Our mission is to inspire and mold future leaders, innovators, and civic entrepreneurs by synergizing STEM education with service learning and extensive community engagement. By doing so, we ensure that our students not only excel within the global community but also contribute meaningfully to their local environments.
HCS STEM Motto
Inspire, Engage, Empower: Making STEM a Reality for Every Student, Every Day.
STEM Standards:
Culture of Learning
![Student robotics competition](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3888973/ef5a2f41-f599-4bd1-a7f2-a4fda835ecd3.png)
![greenpower race with car and boy](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889065/8fa61d9c-c273-464f-9930-5213e63303d3.png)
![greenpower race at Wburg](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889074/ef743720-f10d-45fb-854d-74c98b7bcad1.png)
![virtual reality free play with headset and boy in class](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889082/dc650cbf-69d8-4596-bbff-ed54b4650040.png)
Leadership of Learning
![vr headset with girl](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889097/059cae9b-014c-454d-ab40-7a295d24d0e5.png)
![stem lesson with boy](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889107/1bc1e75c-aeee-4964-9dc8-953567747fc1.png)
![stem lesson with girls](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889109/d00eff03-45da-4811-9e6f-40d1bbc53ad4.png)
![stem lesson with girls and boys and balloon](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889112/7aaf3a2d-9724-4452-ab10-d5c3f7ea165b.png)
Engagement of Learning
![stem activity with balloon and bottle](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889127/31983f58-a8de-43b1-9084-e7f90d7fbe09.png)
![virtual reality with boy in classroom](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889130/da572062-d543-456e-9a73-468a23e0ce21.png)
![stem project with two boys](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889172/0ea3d744-63d1-497c-bd73-76a800a2ada6.png)
![girls doing stem experiments](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889186/814c559a-4bcb-403c-9d5f-250f6c226a34.png)
Growth of Learning
![stem stuff with kids](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889207/f0d0c81f-1444-4940-b1cc-681b05d481e5.png)
![girls with stem activity](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889220/6b26f184-ff1a-4c6a-a3b3-8ac7573ad48e.png)
![stem project](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889279/613a35bd-1592-46d8-809f-9c0a8ec439b0.png)
![robtoics Mario stem cart made by students](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/18512/file/3889328/66ccb012-422a-428b-b4c2-b7935102a55d.png)
Expanded Description and Evidence of Implementation
This holistic approach aligns with Cognia STEM Certification standards and ensures Huntsville City Schools is at the forefront of innovation, preparing students for future challenges and opportunities.