WHO WE ARE

STEM is a private, non-profit collaborative that strives to create a Christ-honoring environment for families by facilitating college preparatory academic classes for the Christian homeschool community with a conservative biblical worldview. We are not a school or a homeschool covering.

Please read the information below along with our ABOUT US page and FAMILY AGREEMENT describing the core beliefs and philosophy of this organization to understand fully what each family and student agrees to take classes at this cooperative.

LOCATION/DATES – STEM will be meeting on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS at Calvary Bible Church on Drake Avenue in Huntsville.

WHAT WE OFFER

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PARENT SEMINARS FEB 20 –  Click here for Detailed Descriptions & Registration  Open to the Public

• Planning for High School: You CAN homeschool through high school! Creating a plan, transcript Assistance

• Planning for College: Dual Enrollment, Interviews, Scholarships, Military ROTC
• Dual Enrollment: Workforce Development Scholarship, and other options 

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High School Complete Core Classes

These classes are offered to students in grades 9-12*

• MATH –  Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Statistics
• SCIENCE –  General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human A&P, Physics, Astronomy
• ENGLISH –  Intro to Writing and Literature, Composition, World Lit, British Lit, American Lit
• HISTORY –  US History 1,  Modern US History 2, World History, Government & Economics

*8th graders who are ready for high school work and 13 years old may take some classes with facilitator approval only

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Middle School Classes

These classes are offered to 7th/8th grade students and 6th graders who are ready for middle school work.  They are academic classes intended to prepare students for high school.

• ENGLISH/WRITING
• CIVICS/ECONOMICS (Election Year!)
• GENERAL SCIENCE
• PRE-ALGEBRA

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ENRICHING ELECTIVES

Each year varies, but this is an example of our past elective offerings:

• FOREIGN LANGUAGE –  French, Spanish, Introduction to German
• CAREER / COLLEGE PREP – Computer Skills, Beginning Programming, Intro to STEM professions, Study Skills, ACT Prep, Research Paper Writing
• HEALTH/ WELLNESS – Discipleship, Bible, Health and Nutrition, Boys/Girls Fitness

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FINE ARTS PROGRAM

• VISUAL ARTS – Art 1, Art 2,  Photography
  • MUSICAL ARTS – Guitar, Ensemble
    • COMMUNICATION ARTS – Speech and Debate

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— START HERE —

All families, current and new, interested in STEM should begin by:

1) Reading the information below and on our ABOUT US page to understand STEM’s Philosophy.

2) Reading through ALL of the documents in the Forms & Handbook, Courses & Calendar, and Registration tabs for answers to most questions. 

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STEM aims to provide support and enrichment for homeschool families with high school students.  

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PARENT, FACILITATOR, AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

PARENTS are the primary teachers and ultimately responsible for the education of their children. Facilitators are prepared to lead their students through the curricula; however, for students to be successful at any level, the parents must be willing to commit to assisting their children at home and ensure the completion of assignments. Parents are responsible for reviewing the course description, the class syllabus, and the policies and procedures of all classes that their students are enrolled in. Parents have access to Thinkwave, our online gradebook, and are expected to keep up with student performance. Any questions regarding specific courses or coursework should be directed to the facilitator. STEM is a support to the homeschooling family, not a substitute for instruction at home.

Parents keep up with their student’s attendance and record of grades. STEM is an extension of your homeschool and not a covering. STEM does not keep grades or other records. Parents are also asked to ensure that students are following the dress code and work ethic guidelines.

CLASSROOM FACILITATORS are skilled in their subjects and passionate about student learning. They facilitate the learning of college prep high school course material. Facilitators choose curriculum and provide clear assignments, schedules, and due dates for student work, as well as feedback through Thinkwave. Each will provide specific details concerning grading policies, homework policies, and parent involvement.

STUDENTS are expected to display Christian morals in behavior, dress, and conduct.  They are expected to arrive at class on time and ready to learn. Students are responsible to follow the guidelines laid out in the STEM handbook, the dress code, social media policy, and course requirements, completing work by assigned due dates, and communicating with their facilitator regarding absences. Students who do not keep up with coursework, and do not maintain a passing grade of 70% will be dropped from the class without a refund from STEM or the Facilitator.

STEM reserves the right to accept, suspend, or dismiss any student or family at any time.

If you have a question, please read through the links on this website.  If your question is not answered, send us an email at admin@stem-ca.org. STEM Administration works hard to provide an efficient, positive, and Christ-Centered option for you and your families. During the academic year, emails will be answered on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 8:45 am and 2:00 pm.  If there is an immediate need, please contact your Classroom Facilitator. During holidays and the summer season, please allow 5-7 days for an email response.