Applying to the STEM Program
For the STEM 8 Cohorts…
Entrance Testing
To be as inclusive as possible there is no entrance test requirement, only an expression of interest and filling out the application form.
Is Project Based Learning right for me?
Being part of a project-based learning cohort is quite different from regular courses. For many, student-centered project-based learning in groups is a highly engaging environment. Other students do not thrive in this setting, preferring the more direct approach and individual work of regular classes. Students who derive the greatest benefit from the STEM program are naturally curious, work well in groups, and will use the flexibility of the program to explore topics of personal interest.
I live in catchment; how do I apply?
In-catchment students who apply on or before the December deadline (last week of school) will be entered into a lottery. If you miss the deadline, your application will become part of the wait-list, in the order it is received.
If I live cross-boundary, can I apply?
Yes. Because it is not a district program, local students are placed before cross-boundary students can be accepted. Apply cross-boundary starting on the first school day of February, through the school board website. If there are spaces, your application will enter a lottery. If both cohorts are already full, your application will be put on a wait list in the order it was received. In most years, there have been two STEM 8 cohorts with a mix of local and cross-boundary students.
When will I know if my application has been accepted?
First offers will go out on February 19th, second offers on February 26th in the year 2020.
For STEM 9 to STEM 12…
It is completely acceptable to enter the program part-way through. We on-board new students every year without any problems. Where space permits, Templeton students may join the STEM program in any grade by contacting their grade level counselor or applying cross-boundary and contacting the school office. For students already in the program, there is no need to apply to continue into the next year.