STEM Education

Vision

Prepare learners for 21st-century demands through an innovative trans-disciplinary elementary and middle STEM environment that immerses learners in real-world project-based experiences.

Mission

To empower and inspire a community of lifelong learners and leaders.

1. Foster independent, self-directed learning skills
2. Build collaborative learning and teamwork skills
3. Construct a safe and supportive environment to challenge students of diverse ability levels.
4. Develop critical and creative thinking skills (21st century) through complex and rigorous tasks.
5. Capitalize on the student’s natural curiosity through the inquiry process.
6. Use engineering to design solutions to real-world problems.
7. Create opportunities for students to enhance learning through community partnerships.

Students

• Share thoughts and ideas with others 
• Work with a team to reach a common goal
  • Persevere to solve problems and not give up when challenged
  • Look at problems in a new way and think creatively
  • Demonstrate self-control and work independently
  • Take ownership of their own learning 

Parents

Parents should have an active role in STEM learning by assisting in the completion of STEM family projects, attending capstones, attending community immersions, gathering materials, helping in the classroom, communicating with learners about their daily learning and having ongoing communication with coaches (teachers).

Transportation will NOT be provided for STEM students that do not reside within Pleasant Valley’s (Grades 1-4) or Greenbriar’s (Grade 5-8) attendance zones. 

STEM students that DO reside in Pleasant Valley’s (Grades 1-4) or Greenbriar’s (Grade 5-8) attendance zones, will receive transportation based on eligibility (living more than 2 miles away from the school).

The purpose of creating the application is to provide applicants with a clear and consistent delineation of the Parma City School District’s STEM Learning philosophy and program.

The digital application provides a streamlined process for families as well as ease of use, timestamped submissions, and access.  You will receive an email if accepted.

For students applying for STEM Project-Based Learning in grades K-8, applications will be accepted based on space available. Students MUST be registered in the Parma City School District to be accepted into STEM.

Application Windows & Important Dates

• Application Opens: March 2

Apply Here:

*Please note, applications will not be live until Monday, March 2.

• Kindergarten STEM Application
• Grades 1–8 STEM Application