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STEM Pathway

Arvada High students can pursue one of three areas within the STEM field. See below for the prescribed coursework to earn a STEM designation.

Health Careers

Complete all of the following classes:

Health Science (0.5)
Nutrition Science (0.5)*
Anatomy and Physiology (1.0)
Work-Based Learning (0.5)

Level 1 (choose 1):
- Physical Science
- AP Biology
Level 2:
- Health Science (0.5)
- Nutrition Science (0.5)
- Anatomy and Physiology (1.0)
Level 3: Work-Based Learning (0.5)

Additional recommended courses

Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus*
Discrete Math
AP Statistics*
Physics
College Chemistry*
AP Biology*
Physics

*College credit available

Computer Science

Pick at least 2 credits of the following classes:

Coding 1 (0.5)
Coding 2 (0.5)
Computer Systems (1.0)
AP Computer Science Principles (1.0)

Students choosing to pursue a STEM diploma must also complete Advanced Innovation Lab (1.0)

STEM-related courses

AMPED
Geometry in Construction
CE Chemistry*
Digital Photography
Jewelry
Python
Java
Solid Works

*College credit available

STEM