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Wheeler STEAM Academy

The Wheeler STEAM Academy is a program offered to Wheeler High School students who are interested in pursuing advanced opportunities in any of the STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), with an emphasis on Science and Math. Student must be able to complete Honors and AP level courses. STEAM Academy students will be placed together in cohort classes for their STEAM Sciences and STEAM Literature. Students will have access to an accelerated, diverse, and innovative STEAM curriculum. The successful completion of the program will require that students complete all the curriculum requirements. Students are intentionally given as much flexibility in their schedule as possible to pursue their own interests.

How is the STEM Academy different than a traditional high school experience?

The Wheeler STEAM Academy is designed to give students the opportunity to pursue advanced opportunities in the STEAM fields while still in high school. By taking additional STEAM courses, students will be able to begin narrowing down their areas of interest for college and career before leaving high school. STEAM Academy students will be given the opportunity to double up in their science courses yearly, and the curriculum for the program will allow students to understand the interconnections between the five broad areas of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

How does the admissions process work?

Wheeler STEAM Academy has a competitive admissions process.  Students are required to apply to the program and will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Standardized test scores, with emphasis on Math, English, Fine Arts, and Science scores;
  • Middle school grades, with emphasis on 7th and 8th grade; and
  • Curriculum taken in middle school, with favor given to students taking Algebra I or higher in math and Physical Science.

Please see Admissions Tab for application deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a STEAM Academy?

A STEAM Academy is a program within a school that allows students who are interested to do in-depth study in the STEAM fields. The curriculum for a STEAM Academy integrates STEAM throughout the curriculum.

How is the STEM Academy different than a traditional high school experience?

The Wheeler STEAM Academy is designed to give students the opportunity to pursue advanced opportunities in the STEAM fields while still in high school. By taking additional STEAM courses, students will be able to begin narrowing down their areas of interest for college and career before leaving high school. STEAM Academy students will be given the opportunity to double up in their science courses yearly, and the curriculum for the program will allow students to understand the interconnections between the five broad areas of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

How does the admissions process work?

Wheeler STEAM Academy has a competitive admissions process.  Students are required to apply to the program and will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Standardized test scores, with emphasis on Math, English, Fine Arts, and Science scores;
  • Middle school grades, with emphasis on 7th and 8th grade; and
  • Curriculum taken in middle school, with favor given to students taking Algebra I or higher in math and Physical Science.

Please see Admissions Tab for application deadlines.