STEM

Critical Thinking – Collaboration – Communication – Creativity

 

 

At Holy Family, STEM is more than just Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—it’s a joyful journey of curiosity, creativity, and faith. Guided by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the ISTE Standards, and the mission of Catholic education (Canons 795–806), our TK–8th–grade students learn to see God’s creation through both reason and faith, discovering how the world works while deepening their appreciation for His gifts.

 

● Hands-On Learning: Weekly STEM classes filled with exploration, design, and problem-solving. ● Technology in Action: Students use Chromebooks and iPads daily, becoming confident in         Google Workspace tools like Docs, Slides, Forms, and Sheets.

● Early Skills: Keyboarding starts in 1st grade and builds year by year, with speed and accuracy goals at every level.

● Coding & Robotics: From block coding to real-world applications, students learn to code—and by 3rd grade, they’re driving and programming Dash robots.

● 3D Design: Using Tinkercad, students imagine and create digital models that build spatial reasoning and creativity.

● Engineering Design Process (EDP): Every project uses the cycle of imagine, build, test, and improve—teaching resilience and innovation.

● Faith Connection: Each project is tagged with a Bible verse chosen by students, reflecting their learning and growth in light of the Gospel.

 

 

● Kindergarten: First Steps with Chromebooks, Digital Art, and Simple Coding.

● Elementary (1st–4th): Digital citizenship, interactive coding, engineering builds, and creativity with tools like Pixton and Osmo.

● Middle School (5th–8th): Complex engineering projects (bridges, cars, towers), deeper coding, 3D design, digital reflections, and faith integration.

 

 

At Holy Family, STEM education equips students to become innovative thinkers, compassionate problem solvers, and faithful leaders. With hands-on projects, real-world applications, and Christ at the center, our students learn not only how to use technology but how to shape the future with it. Rooted in Gospel values, our program nurtures both the mind and the soul, preparing students for success in school, in life, and in their vocation.

 

“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth.” — St. John Paul II