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About the BHS STEM Scholar Program

Benton High School is proud to announce a newly-developed, one-of-a-kind advanced study program – Benton High School STEM Scholar. The STEM Scholar Program is designed to engage students in an exciting, technology-rich learning environment where expectations are high and student success expected. Expanded vision, 21st century high tech and communication skills, solid STEM coursework foundations, collaborative problem solving, research, project-based learning, self-direction and social responsibility are the driving forces behind the STEM Scholar Program. Students enrolled in the BHS STEM Scholar Program will participate in an advanced academic and enrichment program that includes math, science, and technology classes all four years of their high school career. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide a comprehensive preparation for college majors in science, medicine, engineering, math, and other technical fields. Upon graduation, students will have (among other things):

  • 21st century high-tech communication, presentation and workplace skills
  • Project management and team leadership expertise
  • understanding of STEM related jobs
  • foundational advanced or AP coursework in math and science
  • commitment to lifelong learning

Upon completion of the STEM program, students will be recognized at graduation, receive a STEM notation on their diploma, and receive the STEM program designation for recommendations and applications for colleges and scholarships. STEM graduates are students are highly qualified to compete for admission in the most rigorous and competitive university programs.

Download the Benton High School STEM Scholar info letter here.

Download the Benton High School STEM Scholar Application here.

Admission Requirements: To qualify for the STEM program, a student must have (1) Grades no lower than B in math and science, no lower than C in other courses for the seventh and eighth grades (2) Teacher recommendations. Each of these are used as indicators of success in the STEM program.

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**STEM Elective (A) is the third required STEM elective. This elective will come from any of the other advanced STEM courses: Engineering Applications, Computer Science, Probability Statistics, Biology II, Human Anatomy Physiology, Algebra III/College Algebra, Advanced Math/College Trigonometry, or relevant VoTech STEM related course approved by the STEM faculty.

NOTE: For those students that did not take Algebra I in the eighth grade, you will need to take Algebra I and Geometry in Year 1. These students will not be required to take the third STEM Elective (A).

 

Additional Enrichment STEM activities are not required for completion; however, participation by all STEM students is strongly encourage.

 

*STEM program curriculum meets all LA TOPS and CORE 4 requirements

Resource: LA Graduation Requirements/CORE 4 Requirements