STEM Education
STEM Education at Arvada West High School
STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Independent of the Math and Science departments we offer specific course in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, and General Technology. To support this we offer The Arvada West STEAM Club which provides an opportunity to enhance personal development, leadership and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
Get more information about STEAM Club by visiting the Clubs and Activities page.
STEM Courses
- Engineering I
- Engineering II
- Engineering III
- Robotics
- STEM Capstone
- Computer Foundations
- Web Design
- Coding I
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Compuer Science A
- Coding II (Python Certification course)
STEM Education in Jeffco
Jeffco’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs embrace a student-driven, inquiry-embedded instructional approach, utilizing educational models such as project- or problem-based learning and design thinking.
In addition to core content, students have the opportunity to engage in industry-aligned STEM programming that develops the academic, technical and professional skills necessary for a successful future in STEM. All of Jeffco’s STEM programs emphasize durable skills such as communication and collaboration and transferable STEM-specific skills such as defining problems and designing solutions.
