St. Joseph's Academy

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St. Joseph’s Academy provides hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math, both inside and outside the classroom. Building upon recent successes in STEM education, St. Joseph's Academy continues to enhance it’s robust STEM program under the direction of Amy Hanson Summers, Computer Science and Engineering Department Chair. The STEM Integration Committee strives to:

Enhance the curriculum and its integration
Develop meaningful field trip opportunities
Present best practices at professional meetings
Write classroom grants to garner funding
Expand STEM career awareness
Develop a mentorship program between students, alumnae, and parents working in STEM fields

SJA’s long history of excellence in STEM has prompted the recent addition of a Computer Science and Engineering Department, advanced curriculum options, co-curricular opportunities, and dedicated spaces and tools for innovation. In 2020, St. Joe introduced The Weidert Center for Integrated Science, a state-of-the-art facility for work in science, technology, engineering and math.

Course offerings in computer science and engineering have expanded, substantially. The Computer Science and Engineering Department works to provide students with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in all 21st century careers. STEM courses in this department can range from Engineering and Design Applications to Video Production and Computer Languages: JAVA. For the complete listing of courses, please click here.

SJA was one of the first schools in the St. Louis area to integrate technology into student life on a daily basis through a 1:1 laptop program. In 2013, the Academy began moving toward an increased awareness of STEM careers and opportunities with the formation of the STEM Integration Committee. This committee consists of faculty in the science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines. Our wireless environment allows us to move forward with our goals for the future.

Co-curricular activities, such as the science and math honor societies, robotics, Earth Angels, Society of Women Engineers, and many others, provide STEM opportunities beyond the classroom. Students choose to participate and succeed in numerous competitions and summer programs.

St. Joseph’s Academy is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our mission at the Academy is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others. Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world.