STEM
At Girard College, STEM isn’t a track, it’s an expectation for every scholar. Our vision is simple: make curiosity a habit, problem solving a mindset, and innovation a shared language from first grade through graduation.
Across classrooms and beyond the school day, our programs are hands on, inclusive, and aligned to Pennsylvania’s STEELS standards so every student can see themselves as a creator, engineer, scientist, and leader.
Elementary (Grades 1–4)
In the early grades, we build joyful foundations. Students explore patterns, forces, habitats, and simple coding through play, making, and storytelling. Expect lots of tinkering, mini design challenges, maker moments, and nature-based investigations that turn “Why?”into “What if…?” and “Let’s try!”
Middle School (Grades 5–8)
Middle schoolers learn by designing and testing. Courses and clubs emphasize engineering design, data literacy, robotics, coding, and real-world problem solving. Scholars create prototypes, present their thinking process, and connect science ideas across disciplines so that they are confident and high school ready.
High School (Grades 9–12)
High school STEM is pathway-oriented and future-ready. Students take rigorous coursework, engage in research and capstones, and pursue interests in areas like engineering, computer science, biomedical science, and environmental systems. With industry partnerships and authentic projects, scholars graduate with resumes, not just report cards.
Out-of-School Time Programs (All Students)
Learning doesn’t stop at the last bell. Our after-school and weekend offerings include robotics and coding clubs, maker studio hours, esports, science competitions, mentorship, and community service projects. OST programs provide flexible on-ramps for every learner to explore and belong.
Summer Enrichment Programs (All Students)
Summer is a time for discovery. Weeklong camps and academies blend creativity and challenge, think about coding and circuits, field research, wearable tech, and design studios, often powered by our university, nonprofit, and industry partners. Students return in the fall energized, skilled, and ready to lead.
