S.T.E.M.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) applies to nearly every career, from mechanics to digital art. Students engage in activities like building solar cars, launching hot air balloons, and designing tiny houses or egg drop vehicles. The curriculum includes diverse topics such as networking, computer maintenance, digital graphics, animation, and programming. STEM students have access to advanced technology and gain insights into various career opportunities within the field.
L. Leo Judice Environmental Sciences Elementary
Cultivating Children's Natural Desire to Learn
L. Leo Judice Elementary, an Academy for Environmental Sciences and STEM, is located in Scott and is one of the smaller campuses in the Lafayette Parish School System. This smaller learning community provides a personal nurturing environment for our students. We currently host students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
At L. Leo Judice learning is interesting, engaging, and fun! The Environmental Science program helps make that possible. Included at our school are various outdoor learning areas and gardens, which give our students a unique opportunity to learn about the environment in a hands-on atmosphere.
Grade level environmental themes provide students with opportunities to explore organisms, habitats, wetlands, and other ecosystems. Teachers have been trained in a variety of environmental and STEM curriculums, including Project Learning Tree, Project Wild, Jr. Master Gardeners, and Project Lead the Way.
Everyday is Earth Day at L. Leo Judice
In addition to the annual Earth Day celebration, L. Leo Judice incorporates other environmental activites to promote positive use of resources. A school-wide recycling program encourages students and staff to make environmentally conscious choices. Students are active in various environmental projects, including the LSU AgCenter/Master Gardener School Garden Initiative, LSU Coastal Roots Program, Watershed/Litter Project, and district cooking competitions.
Pathway Focused
Students who attend L. Leo Judice will be eligible for pathway priority to the David Thibodaux STEM Academy.
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy High School
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math applies to almost every career field from mechanics to forensic science to digital art and graphic design. By using an interdisciplinary approach, the STEM Academy offers students an opportunity to interact on a regular basis with the elements of real world problems that surround them daily.
Within the Science curriculum students are building solar cars, launching student made hot air balloons, building marshmallow towers or designing egg drop vehicles. Science becomes more relevant in student's lives. Environmental science courses allow students to conduct toxicology and watershed experiments and become stewards of the environment. Students have the opportunity to discover career opportunities that exist when a strong base in science, technology, engineering and math concepts are developed.
DTSMA courses contain state-of-the-art technology and use interactive whiteboards, ipads and chromebooks that connect teachers and students electronically. Lessons are enhanced by computer labs that kids may use daily. Certain courses use software that is a combination of text, graphics, video and hands-on components to allow each student to perform using his or her best learning style.
Engineering focuses on preparing students for college curriculum with a strong math emphasis. Using the design process allows students to learn how to define a problem, create a solution for the problem and effectively present/market that solution to the public. Students can use this process in every class that they take at the STEM Academy. Students can also further develop their engineering skills by participating in the robotics program, which allows students to use their technical knowledge, creative skills and critical thinking.
Students learn more than just how to work math problems. They focus on how math is used and applied in real world situations. To support this goal, the academy offers advanced math courses that allow students to conduct simulations and use equipment like Texas Instruments Nspire calculators.
A STEM Magnet Student has the opportunity to develop into an observant, persistent risk-taker and problem solver and become curious about how things work. They are encouraged to develop a passion for investigating and are asked to work hard to achieve their goals.
Students attending David Thibodaux STEM Middle School have a Pathway Priority to David Thibodaux STEM Magnet High School.
Application Requirements:
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*Attend a STEM information session at our school, which includes a campus tour. This is a mandatory part of the application process to be placed in the lottery.
*Achieve a C or better in Science and Math to be eligible to attend our school.
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