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STEAM Program
What Is STEM?
Calvert Hall’s STEAM program is a comprehensive certificate program that blends science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Through academic coursework, creative exploration, and extracurricular activities, students engage in experiences and learning that prepares them to think critically, solve complex problems, and innovate across both technical and creative fields in all five areas of STEAM.
As an integrated educational and experiential program of academics and activities, our STEAM program is designed to encourage students as they develop the skills of problem-solving, discovery, and investigative learning. Students are expected to transfer their formal classroom experiences into dynamic and meaningful activities outside of the classroom, including competitions, creative projects, or productive applications. Extracurricular activities will engage students in the practical application of STEAM as they explore their passions, express creativity, and develop the technical experience and personal skills needed in the 21st century.
How To Get Involved In STEM?
Students who want to be considered STEAM candidates must complete the application form by no later than February 15th of their sophomore year. The form will be available in the Week Ahead and Sunday Spark email. This application acts as an indication that the student intends to complete all the STEAM requirements.
STEAM candidates must enter the program by February 15th of their sophomore year and are expected to participate through their senior year. Students who complete all the STEAM requirements will be recognized as a STEAM graduate with a special certificate at graduation.
Academic Requirements
To be a STEAM Candidate, each student must:
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Take a minimum of 3 credits in science
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Take a minimum of 3 credits in math
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Take at least 3 STEAM-related electives
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Have a yearly average of 88% in STEAM classes
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Maintain a yearly 85% average in all courses
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Participate in extracurricular STEAM activities, subject to the approval of the coordinators
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Participate in at least 1 field trip or speaker series event per year
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Volunteer or participate in at least 1 Calvert Hall fine arts show each year
Academic Component (minimum of 9 points)
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3 credits in science (1 point each)
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3 credits in math (1 point each)
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3 or more credits in STEAM electives (1 point for each full credit class; 0.5 point for each half credit class)
Elective classes are available in:
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Honors Computer Programming, AP Computer Science, Foundations of Computer Science, Introduction to Computer Algorithms, Cybersecurity Essentials
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Honors Physics, AP Physics I, Honors Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Physics, Marine Biology, Forensic Science, AP Physics II, Biomedical Science, Conceptual Physics
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Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, Honors Differential Equations & Linear Algebra, Honors Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus 2.5, AP Calculus BC, Honors Multivariate Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Statistics
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Engineering (I, II, & III)
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Advanced Drawing and Painting II, Sculpture and Design I and II, AP Art, AP Music Theory, Music Composition & Arrangement, Jazz Theory II
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Honors Humanities
Extracurricular Requirements
Activities Component (minimum of 3.5 points)
To complete the program, students must earn at least 3.5 points through one or a combination of approved activities over three years. To earn the points for the activity/club, it must appear on their transcript or have written approval from the STEAM program moderator.
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Robotics Team (1.5 points per year)
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Cyber Security (1.5 points per year)
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Club (1.5 points per year)
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CHC TV (1.5 points per year)
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Math Team (0.5 points per year)
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E-Sports (0.5 points per season, up to 1.5 points per academic year)
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It's Academic (0.5 points per year)
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Communications Club (0.5 points per season, up to 1.5 points per academic year)
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The Yearbook (Cardinal & Gold) Club (0.5 points per year)
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The Hallmen, Jazz Ensemble, or Marching Band (1 pt per year if in at least one of these activities)
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Chamber Ensembles, Concert Band, The Corridors, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble (0.5 points per additional activity, up to 1.5 points per academic year for musical art activities)
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Rock Band (0.5 points per year)
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Liturgy Band (0.5 points per year)
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Theatre Club (1 point for one production or 1.5 points for both productions in an academic year)
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Film Club (0.5 points per year)
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A Summer Program or Internship (1–1.5 points per academic year). Must receive approval from STEAM moderator prior to activity. Students must also submit documentation of activity completion
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In general, 0.5 points will be awarded for approximately 20 hours of engagement, 1 point will be awarded for approximately 40 hours of engagement, and 1.5 points will be awarded for approximately 70+ hours of engagement
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Creative ideas can be submitted for consideration and approval. Please note that moderators/ supervisors must verify full involvement and completion of the activity
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STEAM candidates must satisfy all requirements to continue in the STEAM program and to be acknowledged as a STEAM graduate
