Sunshine STEM Academy Offers Talent Identification and Development Program
In order to identify and develop kids’ talents in technology and engineering, Sunshine STEM Academy Micro School offers Talent Identification and Development Program.
Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills in following disciplines and areas:
- Math: Progress Monitoring for Acceleration in Math, Online Resources, Monthly Math Camps
- Digital Arts / Technology: 3D Design and Printing
- Technology: Coding – HTML, CSS, Python, JavaScript
- Technology: Raspberry Pi Hardware and Software Projects, Sound Editing by using Programming and Raspberry Pi Computers
- Engineering: Robot Programming with C++ (RobotC), Building and Programming Robot and Project for FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition
- Problem Solving: Project Management, Engineering Design Process, Scientific Method
Please scroll down to see yearly calendar of activities.
Math Camp dates are subject to change based on the decision of instructor, and parents of students in each team.
Enrollment Fee
Students will be meeting total of 123 hours in this program. As a team, if students qualify for Super-Regional and/or State Level FLL Robotics Competitions, students will be keep meeting weekly basis.
Enrollment Fee for entire program is $1850. 10% discount applies for sibling enrollments as well as payments in full if parents prefer to pay in full. If parents would like to pay monthly basis, payments can be made in 10 installments, $185 for each payment. Please see monthly payment schedule below:
-February 15 – $185
-March 15 – $185
-April 15 – $185
-May 15 – $185
-June 15 – $185
-July 15 – $185
-August 15 – $185
-September 15 – $185
-October 15 – $185
-November 15 – $185
Enrollment Criteria
Number of team members for each grade level is limited to 6 students. Once team reaches 6 enrollments, no more students will be enrolled to team, and team will continue activities throughout the year. Enrollment priority will be given to students who have received services by Sunshine STEM Academy Micro School first. Spots will be filled first-come-first served basis. If there will be open spot by February 15th, program will be announced to public to fill the spots.
Why STEM Education is Important?
STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science and technology literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. Innovation leads to new products and processes that sustain the economy. This innovation and science literacy depends on a solid knowledge base in the STEM areas.
National Science Foundation states that in the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.
(Rising/2018-19 school year) 7th & 8th Grade Meeting Calendar* – Enroll 7th/8th Grade Program
*Math Camp dates are subject to change based on the decision of instructor, and parents of students in each team.
(Rising/2018-19 school year) 6th Grade Meeting Calendar* – Enroll 6th Grade Program
*Math Camp dates are subject to change based on the decision of instructor, and parents of students in each team.
(Rising/2018-19 school year) 5th Grade Meeting Calendar* – Enroll 5th Grade Program
*Math Camp dates are subject to change based on the decision of instructor, and parents of students in each team.
(Rising/2018-19 school year) 4th Grade Meeting Calendar* – Enroll 4th Grade Program
*Math Camp dates are subject to change based on the decision of instructor, and parents of students in each team.