S.T.E.M.

How the Foundation support the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program at HMS

What is STEM?

S.T.E.M. is short for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but it’s much more than all of that.  STEM learning involves problem-based units of study that incorporate critical thinking and scientific processes.

Why Support STEM?

The Foundation recognizes that the demand for workers with STEM skills is increasing at every level; by instituting STEM practices at Henderson Middle School we hope to better prepare your child for the future workforce.​

HMS and STEM

HMS started with selected STEM teams. It now has a certified STEM program. STEM is being taken school-wide, all teachers are becoming trained, and we are working toward full STEM certification for the entire school.

STEM Accomplishments

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FALL 2015
Student and teacher field trip to STEMFest 2015 at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Implemented project-based interdisciplinary units school-wide
Designed sustainable projects for each grade level
Solicited business partnerships to support the grade level projects
Began the State of Georgia STEM Accreditation application process
SPRING 2016
Implemented sustainable projects for each grade level
Hosted a school-wide STEM Day at Henderson Middle School
District evaluated STEM initiatives (lessons & projects) to gauge progress
FALL 2016
Created STEM teams in 7th and 8th grade
Continuing education and training of STEM teachers
​SPRING 2017
Implemented sustainable projects for each grade level
Student and teacher field trip to Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo 
Trained additional STEM team for 2017-18
Completed State of Georgia STEM accreditation application 
FALL 2017​
STEM team in 7th, two STEM teams in 8th grade
Teacher training for Define STEM online curriculum, allows all teams to integrate STEM activities in their classrooms
Student and teacher field trip to STEMfest 2017 at Redan High School
SPRING 2018
​Created a STEM garden
Complete STEM Certification, STEM program is now approved! 
FALL 2018
Implement STEM projects in every team. Apply STEM approach to lesson structures
Take the STEM curriculum school-wide!
FALL 2023
Sponsored for HMS's 2 STEM leads to get their certification at the Ron Clark Academy.

Parents and students love the program! 
Read about what they think:

Stem Stories

The Henderson Middle School Foundation of DeKalb County Georgia Inc. is a 501(c) (3) organization.