Earning a STEM Letter

In order to earn a STEM Letter, students need to do the following:

(1)  Be in a STEM Pathway with an "A" or "B" in your current pathway class;

(2)  Maintain a 3.0 Cumulative GPA or have two consecutive semesters with 3.0 or better GPA;

(3)  Complete 50 STEM Development hours; and

(4) Students can letter in STEM once per year.

Applications are reviewed and letters distributed at the end of each semester.

STEM Development Hours

In order to letter, students need to complete 50 STEM Development hours since their last application for a STEM letter.  STEM Development hours can be done through community service, service learning, or professional development.  Below are a few examples of where students can get these hours.

Fill out your STEM Letter Application here:

STEM Letter Application

Application Help 1

Application Help 2

What a great opportunity! A student can become an entrepreneur with their idea, a training program, and a loan set up just for Northglenn High School students!

Entrepreneurship For Teens 

•  6-8 week program, first five weeks follow the chapter framework of the book we are using, subsequent weeks for presentations and refinements.

• Classes are offered once a quarter starting second quarter.  They are held on Wednesdays at 12:45 pm.

• Location, STEM conference/presentation rooms

• Outside partners will instruct program, while engaging additional business leaders to speak with us

• Teachers from NHS are welcome and encouraged to attend these workshops, to support daily/weekly implementation into classroom discussions, input to curriculum, participation, and more.

• Purpose is to foster entrepreneurship in each of these individuals/groups to see the opportunity to foster their business ideas, as a result of their PBL

• Support individual passions for success and engagement for personal growth and to understand the steps in structuring the launch of their own business

Micro Loans through Young American's Bank

• The Morgridge Family Foundation has deposited money for Adams 12 STEM students to access through micro-loans.

• Students' business plans must be vetted through a PBL or club.

• More information is available by attending parent/guardian informational meetings.

Technology and Tools available

Students at Northglenn STEM have access to tools and technology to make their ideas a reality. Students can become "badged" in 3D printing and Laser Engraving so they can access these tools for creating school and personal projects.* 

Come see all the amazing technology and learn some new skills.  We have 3D printers, laser engravers, shop tools, air compressor tools, hand power tools, virtual reality headsets, crafting tools, 360 cameras, drones, arduinos, and so much more!

Flashforge is our 3D printing partner and supplier.  We have a vast collection of 3D printers that can print in a variety of materials.

Apps and Web-tools helpful for students to use