STREAM Program Frequently Asked Questions
What is STREAM?
STREAM is a mission-centered approach to teaching Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math. Students will make connections across each of these disciplines with an emphasis on scientific observation, technological exploration, artfully engineered design with a focus on solving relevant, real world problems, all grounded in a Catholic world-view. We posit that a STREAM program is a transformative catalyst for creative problem solving.
How is STREAM different from the regular course of study at RES?
At its core, a STREAM course, like all Resurrection courses, is a Catholic mission-centered approach to preparing our young women to transform society. However, a STREAM course is one that uniquely positions the student as a contemporary, integrated problem solver, combining skills and understandings taught and acquired in a variety of courses and contexts (drawing from current and previous coursework), to solve real world problems or advance conceptual understandings. These courses will rely heavily upon either the 5-step Engineering Design Process or significant cross-curricular integration connected to a project-based learning approach.
What does a STREAM student’s schedule look like?
Students will take STREAM I their freshmen year; STREAM II sophomore year; optional STREAM electives their junior year; and then STREAM III (capstone project) their senior year. STREAM electives include robotics, mobile makers, integrated health science, graphic design & more. STREAM I & II are honors level courses and STREAM III is design to be an AP course and has to the potential to earn the student college credit.
Students will also participate in the annual STREAM research symposium, the STREAM club, and many out of school STREAM experiences.
Students who complete the four-year STREAM program will be recognized at their senior graduation with a STREAM academic cord and a certificate of completion.
How can a student be a part of the STREAM program?
Students and parents can look for more information when 8th grade girls take the entrance exam at Resurrection in December. Potential students will submit an application and then participate in an interview.