STEM EDUCATION
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Future-Focused
STEM education encompasses four academic disciplines: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our Lady of Grace Catholic School incorporates religion and art, creating STREAM. STREAM is incorporated into all disciplines in Preschool-8th grade so that students build critical thinking skills. Classroom experiences are student-led, experiential, inquiry-based activities designed to build confidence, facilitate problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and provide a strong foundation of gratitude, passion, empathy and a commitment to service. STREAM equips students with 21st century skills, preparing future generations to thrive in STEM-related businesses and industries. OLGCS Teachers are continually receiving professional development opportunities to keep our curriculum challenging and engaging for all types of learners. Students leave OLGCS highly prepared for the academic challenges in high school and beyond.
STEM education at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School begins in preschool and continues through the students' 8th grade year. Students learn to work with authentic tools as young as 3 years old, and then graduate onto power tools in the intermediate grades. Our primary teachers incorporate the STEM educational approaches into everyday curriculum. Our 8th graders have the opportunity to work up close and personal with Purdue University students and staff in the EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) program. This unique program gives these middle schoolers a taste of real life engineering opportunities in their community.
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Experiential
Our preschool students have an entire classroom dedicated to STEM learning. Our primary grades study research and data analysis techniques with real projects. Our intermediate and middle school students build, design, and produce new creations.
Our facilities are designed for STEM utilization. A makerspace is home to our award-winning robotics team. We have a fully-functioning woodshop in which students are educated on everything from carpentry to engineering.
A STEM education at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School means that every student will learn and grow in an immersive environment that prepares them for the future by experiencing it today.
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Our Lady of Grace STEM Digital PortfolioThe Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has named Our Lady of Grace a STEM-certified school. This distinction is determined through rigorous evaluation and implementation of STEM learning into every aspect of our school. Our digital portfolio shows the details of a robust STEM learning environment at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School. -
A STEM-CERTIFIED SCHOOL LOOKS FORWARDWe're invested in forming our students for a STEM future. Want to know how each grade infuses curriculum with a STEM focus?
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Robotics Teams
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Robotics ClubThe OLG Robonauts are a VEX IQ robotics collection that is made up of a club and competition teams. The club is comprised of 1st-8th graders who are interested in learning more about robotics. This group usually meets once a week after school for an hour during second semester.
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Competition Team
The OLG Robonauts Competition teams feature elementary (4th-5th Grade) and middle school (6th-8th Grade) divisions. Team members apply and are selected by coaches. Contact Mrs. Scott for more info.
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