• Finding Strengths in Differences

For bright, curious, technology-driven students in grades K–12 with social and/or learning differences

robotics competition

Meet STEM³ Academy’s  Students

Riley

Riley built a rocket that he wants to go to Mars! Even though he’s looking up to the sky, his feet are firmly planted on the ground in his design and engineering class.

AJ

AJ is fascinated by 3D printing. Taking a class in CAD has enabled him to design and print his own creations.

Eleanor

Eleanor put this garden of epiphytes together in her Art and Design class. Even without soil, the plants are flourishing, as is Eleanor.

“At STEM³ Academy, we focus on each student’s strengths as a base, and create strategies to work around their challenging areas to ensure success. Finding strengths in differences is what we do best.”

Who We Are
We are a WASC accredited school dedicated to K–12 students who are bright, have a passion for STEM-related fields, and benefit from non-traditional learning methods.

Our Approach

Through a collaborative process that involves the student, parents, and school, each student has specifically designed goals. Our program focuses on the development and needs of the whole student by using their strengths as a base. From there, we create strategies to work around the challenging areas to ensure success.

In addition, our Sherman Oaks campus is dedicated to students who meet all of the STEM³ Academy requirements, but require a greater level of structure due to behavioral issues.


Areas of Focus

Content

Developmentally appropriate, specialized curriculum that features interdisciplinary connections across fields as well as deep exploration of concepts and themes

Method

Student-centered, project-based learning infused with real-world applications promoting critical thinking, creativity and collaboration

Highlights

  • Small Classes, maximum of 14 students, led by teachers who are passionate about their field of expertise.
  • Experiential Learning, assignments are geared to real-world problem solving.
  • Community Collaboration, partnerships with individuals, organizations, universities that focus on STEM.
  • Personalized Learning, through the IEP process, each student has a set of goals designed especially for them and their unique learning style.
  • Competitive Engagement, award winning robotics team committed to hands-on experiential learning and solving real world problems.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities, innovative lab that houses equipment for prototyping and projects building.