STEM

Students in grades three, four and five are enrolled in a keyboarding course to develop and improve their keyboarding skills. These skills are put into practice as students are introduced to the Google Suite of applications including Slides, Gmail, Drive, and Docs. Block computer coding is learned and applied in online simulated and hands-on robotic equipment. The hardware utilized includes Lego Spike Prime robotics and Sphero Bolt technology. Students explore magnetism and electric circuits through a variety of activities. Digital citizenship and online safety are emphasized. Students put the engineering design process into action with various building projects. STEM students create short stop-motion videos using their self-made sets and backdrops to tell a story or reinforce concepts.

Middle school students are exposed to personal financial literacy and will use loan calculators to learn the true cost of things when using credit. The concepts of credit scores and the implications of credit mismanagement are introduced. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders will expand their knowledge of block coding and will participate in spring coding competitions. Electric circuitry skills are expanded through the use of Microbit technology and newer robotics equipment including indoor drones and XRP robotics. STEM students will learn the basics of 3-D design and 3-D printing. Digital storytelling continues in middle school as students plan, script, build backdrops and record their videos. Digital citizenship lessons emphasize the permanency of their digital footprint, the amount of time spent on social media, and the dangers of sharing questionable content.

Eighth grade students are eligible to receive one half of a high school credit normally earned their freshman year. The course they can be  exempt from at KHS is called Digital Connections.  

STEM classes in all grades will receive state standards reinforcement and enrichment in coordination with homeroom and core class teachers.