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Seal of STEAM & Seal of STEM Information and Criteria

Seal of STEAM Information and Criteria

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  • GPA: 3.25 (4.0 scale) or 3.85 weighted

  • Course Requirements-Demonstrates proficiency in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics by earning:

  • At least 3 credits in science;

  • At least 4 credits in mathematics;

  • At least 1 credit in computer science, engineering, manufacturing, electronics or a career and technical education program of study in information and media technologies or skilled and technical sciences; Schools are empowered with the autonomy to align their curriculum with the criteria specified for the STEM and STEAM seals, utilizing the CTE Course Catalog as a resource to make informed decisions regarding program alignment.

  • At least 1 credit in fine arts;

any one of the following:

  • A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in science;
  • A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in science;
  • A score of 650 or higher on a SAT Subject Test in science;
  • A score of 23 or higher on the ACT in science;
  • A grade of B or higher in a college-level science course completed through dual enrollment; or
  • A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate; and

any one of the following:

  • A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in mathematics;
  • A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in mathematics;
  • A score of 530 or higher on the SAT in mathematics;
  • A score of 22 or higher on the ACT in mathematics;
  • A grade of B or higher in a college-level mathematics course completed through dual enrollment; or
  • A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.

Seal of STEM Information and Criteria

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  • GPA: 3.25 (4.0 scale) or 3.85 weighted

Course Requirements-Demonstrates proficiency in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by earning:

  • At least 4 credits in science;
  • At least 4 credits in mathematics;
  • At least 1 credit in computer science, engineering, manufacturing, electronics or a career and technical education program of study in information and media technologies or skilled and technical sciences; Schools are empowered with the autonomy to align their curriculum with the criteria specified for the STEM and STEAM seals, utilizing the CTE Course Catalog as a resource to make informed decisions regarding program alignment.

any one of the following:

  • A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in science;
  • A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in science;
  • A score of 650 or higher on a SAT Subject Test in science;
  • A score of 23 or higher on the ACT in science;
  • A grade of B or higher in a college-level science course completed through dual enrollment; or
  • A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate; and

any one of the following:

  • A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in mathematics;
  • A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in mathematics;
  • A score of 530 or higher on the SAT in mathematics;
  • A score of 22 or higher on the ACT in mathematics;
  • A grade of B or higher in a college-level mathematics course completed through dual enrollment; or
  • A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.