Explore Our STEM Magnet Program
About STEM
WFHS STEM Magnet Program
About Our STEM Magnet Program
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Magnet program at West Florence High School is an Honors/Advanced Placement level magnet program that accelerates and enriches learning experiences for students who are academically gifted and have an interest in STEM related majors and careers. Our STEM Magnet Program creates learning experiences which enable students to pursue AP courses, research, and/or internships in a field of interest. We will offer experiences that create integration of studies across the curriculum. After successfully completing the STEM Magnet program, students will be highly competitive for admission to rigorous university programs.
Students in the West Florence STEM Magnet will engage in experiences such as:
- Field trips to STEM colleges and universities
- Field trips to businesses, hospitals, corporations, and other entities that are directly related to STEM, such as McLeod Health, Duke Hospital, BMW, Boeing Headquarters, Verizon Plants, Otis Plants, etc.
- Engage with STEM professionals through panels, one-on-one mentoring, and internships/apprenticeships
- Complete job shadowing experiences in fields they desire
- Engage in virtual autopsies using our Anatomage table
- Build gliders, rockets, robots, and more in our engineering courses
- Become familiar with various online programs, coding, and 3D softwares
In addition to hands-on experiences and opportunities, students in the STEM Magnet also complete a four-year electronic portfolio used to showcase their academic performance and experiences in the magnet. Additionally, students will complete an individual four-year capstone project that aims to improve some aspect of our world using STEM.
West Florence offers a plethora of classes for students to take in STEM Magnet, which can be found on the STEM approved course list.
Our Mission and Vision
STEM Magnet Mission:
Our mission is to foster real-word applications of stem content in cooperation with business and community partners for students to develop innovative, ethical solutions through the exploration of various stem career, creating action to positively impact society.
STEM Magnet Vision:
Creating confident stem professionals for tomorrow.
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STEM Course List
STEM Approved Courses
English Courses
- English 2 G/T STEM
- English 3 G/T STEM
- English 4 G/T STEM
- AP Language & Composition
- AP Literature & Composition
Science Courses
- Biology 1 Honors STEM
- Chemistry 1 Honors STEM
- Physics Honors STEM
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Physics
STEM Required Courses
- AP Seminar (Sophomore Year)
- AP Research (Junior Year)
Biomedical Sciences Track
- Principles of Biomedical Science Honors
- Human Body Systems Honors
- Medical Interventions Honors
- Medical Innovations Honors
- Health Science Work Based Honors
- Sports Medicine 3 Honors
Technology Track
- Computer Programming 1 Honors
- Computer Programming 2 Honors
- Cyber Security Honors
- AP Computer Science
Math Courses
- Geometry G/T STEM
- Algebra 2 G/T STEM
- Pre-Calculus G/T STEM
- AP Statistics
- AP Calculus AB STEM
- AP Calculus BC STEM
Social Studies Courses
- AP Human Geography
- AP European History
- AP US History
- AP US Government
- AP Macroeconomics
STEM Electives
- Drone Aviation Honors
- Coding & Video Game Design Honors
- Clean Energy Systems 1 Honors
- Clean Energy Applications 2 Honors
- Aviation Technology (AA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (AA)
- Health Science Work-Based (AA)
- Pharmacy Technician (AA)
Engineering Track
- Introduction to Engineering Honors
- Principles of Engineering Honors
- Civil & Architectural Engineering Honors
- Aerospace Engineering Honors
- Digital Electronics Honors
- Mechatronics (AA)
Download Printable STEM Course List and Schedule Options
STEM 6 Skills
Capstone Projects
Photo Gallery
Our Partners
Thank You to Our Partners!
We would like to thank our community partners and sponsors for providing assistance to our STEM Magnet students in the form of advice and guidance for their capstone projects, job shadowing opportunities, internships/apprenticeships, assisting with career fairs, and much more. We appreciate all of our sponsors and partnerships for helping to make our program better.
