STEM

STEM Scholars

The designation of STEM Scholar will be awarded to a select group of current and rising seniors at the STEM Celebration on April 16, 2020. This achievement signifies that the student has completed a rigorous course of studies in all areas of STEM during her time at St. Joseph’s Academy and has extensive involvement in STEM extracurricular activities and community events. We anticipate up to ten students receiving this honor at each grade level.

The following criteria are used to evaluate applicants. Applicants who best fit these criteria will be selected.

Cumulative GPA
Number of credits earned before graduation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Active membership in a STEM related honor society such as Beta Chi Pi or Mu Alpha Theta
Active membership in other STEM related clubs including: Earth Angels, Art Club, Photography Club, JoeBotics, Rocket Club, Billiken Beams, stage crew for the school plays, Photography or Layout Editor for The Voice, WWT Hackathon, SJA SWENext or the film crew for St. Joe TV
Attendance at school STEM events such as Lunch & Learns or Engineering Design Challenges.
Participation in STEM workshops in St. Louis
Participation in STEM summer programs
Performing service at a STEM related agency or on a STEM related mission trip
Participating in a career investigation by shadowing, interviewing, job training or interning with someone in a STEM career
Experience presenting the results of their own original research work or the work of a team project in which they were actively involved by participation in the Greater St. Louis Science Fair or completion and submission of an eCYBERMISSION Folder or STARS

Seniors who were designated as STEM Scholars during their junior year retain their designation and need not reapply as seniors. All STEM Scholars will be recognized at the STEM Celebration, Baccalaureate and Class Day.

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Dr. Rosemary Davidson

Curriculum Director

(314) 394-4221

St. Joseph’s Academy is a private, Catholic high school for girls in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our mission 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.