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Institute for STEM Education

As we entered into the 2020-2021 school year, TCS began implementation of a K-12 engineering pathway with curriculum provided through Project Lead the Way (PLTW). Academic focus includes STEM education through a Biblical worldview. The shift is designed to better prepare our students for the rigor and complexity of engineering and collegiate-level coursework, and for the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century workplace. The Institute for STEM Education was created to challenge students while immersing them in a Christian education environment.

 

TCS STEM Definition

Through a Biblical worldview lens, STEM education is the intentional integration of a transdisciplinary approach in the application of skills and associated practices of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM education is a culture of next-generation thinkers and planners and exists in any student-led environment where students use computational-thinking to create, design, engineer, and apply solutions to real world problems, and where they develop the skills to articulate concepts in a meaningful way.

TCS STEM Vision

Educating and developing accomplished leaders through rigorous academic concepts that enable them to make real world connections through STEM education.

TCS STEM Mission

Temple Christian School is committed to preparing students to have a global impact by-

  • Modeling Biblical Worldview education.
  • Sharing knowledge with the Christian school community.
  • Extending professional learning opportunities to all educators.
  • Nurturing the spiritual, academic, and social needs of all learners.
  • Collaborating with business partners, post-secondary educational institutions, and other community stakeholders to champion college, career, and military readiness.

2020-2021 School Year


Elementary (Grades K-5): PLTW Launch

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2021-2022 School Year


Middle School (Grade 6): PLTW Gateway
 
High School (Grade 9): PLTW Engineering

 

Fall 2022 and Beyond


Middle School: PLTW Gateway (add at least one grade level per year)
 
High School: PLTW Engineering (add at least one grade level per year)
 
Dr. Ladye Welpman
Dr. Welpman
STEM Director

STEM Advisory Board

Dr. Owen Schipplein - Associate Professor of Engineering, Dallas Baptist University

Tom Lueck - Chief Operations Officer, Huckabee Inc.

Stephen Kitchens - Transportation Engineer, AECOM

Vanessa Ritennour - Career & Technical Education Coordinator, Fort Worth ISD

Mackenzie Cutchall - PLTW Teacher, Temple Christian School

Justin Cutchall - Director of Engineering and Commissioning, Telios Construction