We believe education must ignite a passion for discovery, instill the confidence to pursue big dreams, and nurture a mindset to reimagine and redefine the future, all while contributing meaningfully to humanity and the global community.
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Guiding Principles
We believe education must inspire students to think critically, act innovatively, and lead purposefully.
By integrating STEM with Design Thinking and Disciplined Entrepreneurship, we provide a transformative learning experience where students move beyond textbooks to tackle real-world challenges.
Education must empower learners to empathize, ideate, and create, fostering a human-centered approach that emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and resilience. It must teach students to embrace failure as a stepping stone, use their ingenuity to build impactful solutions, and apply disciplined methodologies to turn ideas into reality.
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We Believe Education Must
Amplify student’s voice, agency, conscience, and intellect to create a more equitable, just and sustainable world.
Respond to the developmental needs of students and focus on their social, emotional, intellectual, cognitive, cultural and physical development.
Emerge from the interests, experiences, goals, and needs of diverse constituents, fostering empathy, communication, and collaboration across differences.
Encourage the active participation of students in their learning, in their communities, and in the world.
Honor and nurture students’ natural curiosity and innate desire to learn, fostering internal motivation and the discovery of passion and purpose.
Foster respectfully collaborative and critical relationships between students, educators, parents/guardians, and the community.
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Rigorous Learning
First, Problem-Based Learning encourages students to solve real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. Rigorous Learning ensures that the curriculum is challenging and in-depth, pushing students to reach their full potential. The emphasis on School Community and Belonging creates a supportive environment that nurtures collaboration and creativity. Career, Technology, and Life Skills are integrated into the learning experience, preparing students for future professional success. Personalization of Learning allows tailored educational pathways according to individual needs and goals. Finally, the External Community aspect promotes collaboration with industries, universities, and other organizations, enriching the learning process with practical insights.
In addition to the six core elements, there are two supporting and contributing elements that play a vital role in the functioning of STEM Schools. Staff Foundations focus on the professional development, expertise, and ongoing training of teachers and staff to ensure they are equipped with the latest methodologies and technologies. This lays the groundwork for an effective STEM education. Essential Factors include elements such as resources, facilities, and administrative support, which, although less visible, are vital to maintaining a thriving STEM environment. Together, these eight elements form a comprehensive framework that shapes the unique character and mission of STEM Schools, emphasizing hands-on learning, real-world application, and collaboration.
Orion STEM Schools Educational Model is built on a strong foundation of guiding principles and core values encompass Self-Efficacy, Discernment, Relational Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship mindset, Community, and Belonging.
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Elements of STEM Schools
- Problem-Based Experiential Learning
- Rigorous Learning
- School Community and Belonging
- Career, Technology, and Life Skills
- Personalization of Learning
- External Community
- Staff Foundations
- Essential Factors
Problem-Based Experiential Learning
Rigorous Learning
School Community and Belonging
Career, Technology, and Life Skills
Personalization of Learning
External Community
Staff Foundations
Essential Factors
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Explore the future of learning with Orion STEM Schools, where our commitment to the 8 defining Elements ensures an integrative approach to STEM crafting an educational experience that prepares your child for a successful and innovative career in the ever-evolving world of STEM.