Welcome To The Bromley East Charter School S.T.E.M. Elective Course!!!!
Mr. Albrecht and Mr. Tate would like to welcome everyone to this class. We are looking forward to, and have great expectations for, the upcoming semester. In order to get the most out of this class, we have included a list of guidelines that will be followed throughout.
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) is an elective course that will focus on the course’s namesake. Throughout the semester, you will be asked to think critically, work cooperatively, create and analyze various designs and problem-solve throughout.
Classroom Expectations: All expectations (including general classroom, late work and make-up work for absences policies) adhered to in Mr. Albrecht’s and Mr. Tate’s core classes also apply to this elective course. Additionally, all expectations outlined in the Bromley East Charter School “Parent/Student Handbook” will also be followed.
Laboratory Safety: Any and all laboratory safety guidelines that exist in your core science class will also be adhered to in this elective course.
Grading: Grades will be based on the following categories:
Daily Work Habits (According to the “work habits” rubric)
In-Class Work/Homework
Completion of 5 unit packets (Corresponding to the units below)
4 Unit Presentations (Based on the S.T.E.M. presentation rubric)
Course Plan: This year, we will be following the S.T.E.M. A plan. Activities for this elective (time permitting) include:
Asteroid Impact (Adventure Engineering)
K'Nex and Machines
ALICE programming software
LEGO Mindstorms
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Mr. Tate at atate@bromleyeastcs.org or Mr. Albrecht at nalbrecht@bromleyeastcs.org anytime.
Good luck!
