STEM Program

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

The purpose of the STEM program is to ignite, excite and prepare our students for majors and careers in the high-demand fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  STEM students will take a rigorous course load including Honors and AP Math and Science courses, supplemented by STEM courses, and will experience research and internship opportunities to create a  unique foundation for excelling at STEM majors at the finest universities.  Students will apply to the STEM Program after the first semester of their sophomore year.  Last year's STEM students are attending Duke, UCLA, Washington (St. Louis), Harvard, Purdue, SMU and UCSD.

Why STEM at Orange Lutheran?

Orange Lutheran has made the dedicated commitment to have the strongest and most prepared students in the areas of STEM.  It  is positioned both geographically and scholastically to be a leader in preparing students for STEM majors at the finest universities in the country.  Orange Lutheran has the opportunity to partner with area STEM businesses and universities to offer an unparalleled array of internships and research that will both ignite passion and prepare our students for rigorous majors in the STEM fields. Area firms include: Boeing, DRS Technologies, UCI Medical Center, Toyota Racing, CHOC, St. Jude Hospital, UCLA, Cornell and Applied Medical.

Orange Lutheran High School offers a STEM Endorsement that is added to a student’s transcript upon completion.  This STEM Endorsement will announce to the University that this student has accomplished a well-rounded and rigorous program in the math and science departments.  Additionally, this STEM Endorsement will also indicate that the student has become proficient in a collaborative scientific environment and has accomplished a summer internship.

STEM Careers: Interesting Statistics

STEM workers drive our nation’s innovation and competitiveness by generating new ideas, new companies and new industries. However, U.S. businesses frequently voice concerns over the supply and availability of STEM workers. Over the past 10 years, growth in STEM jobs was three times as fast as growth in non-STEM jobs. STEM workers play a key role in the sustained growth and stability of the U.S. economy, and are a critical component to helping the U.S. win the future. STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17.0 percent from 2008 to 2018, compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM occupations.

From the article: STEM: Good Jobs Now and For the Future

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STEM Courses:

CAD 1, 2 (Computer Assisted Drafting)

Honors Engineering

Honors Molecular Genetics