Engineering & STEM
The STEM and engineering fields offer high-demand and high-paying jobs. These classes provide students with the skills needed to continue their education and pursue careers in engineering. Whether in design, construction or application, students are exposed to a variety of opportunities.
One of the most successful parts of the Lakewood High School (LHS) STEM and engineering program is its involvement with NASA’s HUNCH project-based learning program for Biomedical Science and for Design and Prototype Engineering. LHS students have traveled to the space launch site in Florida to watch their projects go into space.
Lakewood High School Stem Endorsed Diploma Information
What is a STEM endorsed diploma?
Lakewood High School offers a dynamic STEM course pathway that blends manufacturing technology, visual arts, and advanced science and math coursework. This program culminates in a student-directed STEM Capstone class, where students apply real-world engineering and scientific concepts in a meaningful, hands-on project.
Thanks to Colorado House Bill 17-201, signed into law in May 2017, high schools across the state can now offer STEM-Endorsed Diplomas. Lakewood High School, in partnership with community stakeholders and Jefferson County School District leaders, is proud to be one of only four schools in the district to provide this opportunity.
What is required to achieve a STEM endorsed diploma?
Students at LHS can earn the STEM Endorsement by demonstrating mastery in STEM disciplines and meeting the following criteria:
What STEM electives are offered at Lakewood High School?
- Engineering 1
- Engineering 2
- Engineering 3
- DC/AC Electricity/ElectronicsDigital
- ElectronicsRobotics & Automated Systems
- STEM Capstone
LHS & Colorado School of Mines endorsed admission criteria
What is the School of Mines Stem endorsed admission criteria?
Beginning with the Class of 2026, Lakewood High School students who graduate with a STEM-Endorsed Diploma and maintain a 3.8+ GPA are guaranteed admission to any Bachelor of Science degree program at the prestigious Colorado School of Mines. This incredible opportunity is the result of a new partnership between Mines and Jeffco Public Schools, designed to inspire students to pursue advanced math, science, and engineering pathways—right here in Colorado. Earn your STEM Endorsement, complete your Capstone Project, and take the fast track to one of the nation’s top STEM universities!
What is required to achieve a guaranteed admission to School of Mines?
To qualify for guaranteed admission to the Colorado School of Mines through Lakewood High School’s STEM Endorsed Diploma pathway, students must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher
- Demonstrate high proficiency in mathematics by meeting one of the following benchmarks:
- ACT Math: 28+ | SAT Math: 600+ | AP Math: 4+ | IB Math: 5+
- Complete four years of college-preparatory or advanced mathematics
- Complete three years of laboratory science including Physics or Chemistry
- Complete a Senior year STEM Capstone course and project
- Meet rubric indicators
- Deliver a public presentation
- Build a digital portfolio
- Complete a coherent sequence of four credits of STEM-related courses
- These are above and beyond the minimum graduation requirements.
- This includes a fourth year of college prep math or advanced mathematics
- There are many ways to obtain this requirement, below are just a couple ways to achieve this criteria.
- Example pathway #1
- 4th year of Math
- 4th year of Science
- 1.0 credit in any LHS STEM elective
- STEM capstone
- Example pathway #2
- 4th year of Math
- 2.0 credits in any LHS STEM elective
- STEM Capstone
- Example pathway #1
- Apply by the November 1st Priority deadline.
What STEM electives are offered at Lakewood High School?
- Engineering 1
- Engineering 2
- Engineering 3
- DC/AC Electricity/Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Robotics & Automated Systems
- STEM Capstone
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