STEM Scholar Overview
Upon completion, Benton High School STEM Scholars will have a comprehensive foundational knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

  • stem overviewScience: From Honors Biology to Physics and Advanced Placement Chemistry, students will have the opportunity to study the sciences from the state-of-the-art facilities at Benton high School. During their senior year, students will also have the opportunity to enroll in the SMART program.
  • Technology: In every core course and enrichment activity, students will experience integration of the latest technology. Students will also complete courses in business computer applications and computer programming (coming 2009-10).
  • Engineering: Beginning in 2009-10 students will have the opportunity to enroll in the first-ever engineering application course at BHS. Students will also explore engineering through several enrichment opportunities via our partnership with the nationally recognize engineering school at Louisiana Tech.
  • Mathematics: From Honors Algebra I to Advanced Placement Calculus AB, student will have a comprehensive and advanced understanding of mathematics and its relationship to science and engineering. Students will also have the opportunity to earn college credit thought the AP program.
View the complete STEM curriculum.
 
"Why is science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education so important and what must we do? The global economy has "flattened" the world in terms of skills and technology. A new workforce of problem-solvers, innovators, and inventors who are self-reliant and able to think logically is one of the critical foundations that drive a state economy's innovation capacity. State K-12 (kindergarten through grade 12) education systems, with the support of postsecondary education, the business sector, foundations, and governments, must ensure that 1) all students graduate from high school with the necessary science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competencies to become this workforce; and 2) a greater number of students graduate from high school as potential professionals in STEM fields." - National Governors’ Association