Valley STEM + ME2 Academy’s mission

The Valley STEM + ME2 Academy’s mission is to prepare students with skills necessary to compete in the global economy while nurturing the characteristics of discovery, invention, application, and entrepreneurship.

The Valley STEM + ME2 Academy will be open for the 2016-2017 school year for students entering grades 9 and 10! The Valley STEM + ME2 Academy will provide the ideal setting for students to receive problem-based education, based on mastery of skills. The Academy has a STEM-designation from the Ohio Department of Education. Students in Mahoning County, and surrounding areas, can apply through open-enrollment. Tours start in March, and an open house will take place in mid-April (more information to come).

For more information, email Mara Banfield, Principal Curriculum & Instruction at mara.banfield@mahoningctc.com.

Valley STEM + ME2 Core Values:

In order to provide a dynamic teaching and learning community linked to area industries, all stakeholders will be engaged as active members of the learning community and supporting students as they:

• Engage in a seamless, inquiry-based, individualized learning experience dedicated to using STEM across curriculum to solve problems;
• Set goals and work to obtain the skills, knowledge, and experiences that will position students for future success, particularly in the STEM disciplines;
• Participate in authentic real-world experiences with practicing scientists, engineers and technical professionals at research/industry sites;
• Participate in challenging and accelerated opportunities to demonstrate content mastery, as well as earn college credit;
• Participate in a program aligned to stackable industry certificates with specific career pathways.

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