STEM
STEM Scholars
The designation of STEM Scholar is awarded each year by SJA to a select group of current and rising seniors. 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. 10-20 students graduate with this honor each year. STEM Scholars are recognized at the STEM Celebration, Baccalaureate, Class Day and on their school transcript. Applications open to juniors and seniors in March each year.
The following criteria are used to evaluate STEM Scholar applications.
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Active membership and/or leadership in a STEM or STEAM related honor societies or clubs.
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Organizing or participating in STEM or STEAM workshops, conferences, mission trips, summer programs, shadowing, job training or interning.
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Presenting the results of their own original research work or the work of a team project in which they were actively involved in a local, national or international competition, conference, juried show or publication.
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Receiving individual recognition for their work in STEM or STEAM.
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Performing service in an area of STEM or STEAM.
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Superior Cumulative GPA showing successful completion of courses taken.
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Going beyond the minimum number of courses required for graduation in the Science, Math and Computer Science & Engineering departments.
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.
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2307 South Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63131
Phone: 314-394-4300
Fax: 314-965-9114
St. Louis, MO 63131
Phone: 314-394-4300
Fax: 314-965-9114
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