Welcome to JVJ STEM Academy School No. 92
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JVJ STEM Academy School No. 92 is named in honor of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, known as human computers, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in United States history.
These three women quickly rose in the ranks of NASA alongside many of history’s greatest minds, specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit and guaranteeing his safe return. The brilliance and desire of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, transcended all gender, race, and professional barriers while firmly cemented them in United States history as true American heroes.
Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson also placed great value on education and the pursuit of knowledge, with each of them beginning their professional careers as schoolteachers following their own highly accomplished academic careers. The impact, influence, and heroic contributions of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson warrants and deserves the recognition of an academic institution being named in their honor.
Students enrolled in the STEM Academy, in addition to completing a rigorous college preparatory program, will also be given the opportunity to participate in hands on- real world activities integral to their chosen career paths in areas such as computer science, biomedical sciences, and engineering.
The school program will also guide the participating students in pioneering the ways and means by which to apply STEM principles into all aspects of the world in which we live. In addition to focused STEM based electives, Honors and AP classes will be available to all interested students. All STEM Academy students will be expected to comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of the Academy and the school district.
Upon graduating from the STEM Academy our students will be prepared to enter the competitive fields of Computer Science, Engineering or Biomedical Science through enrollment in any 2-year or 4-year college/university.
All students will participate in school and community activities that will give them a strong knowledge base regarding various fields that are relying more and more on STEM practices and innovation every day.
Our Strands
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Computer Science
Computer Science: At a time when computer science affects how we work and live, our computer science pathway empowers students in grades 9-12 to become creators, instead of merely consumers, of the technology all around them. The program’s courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges. As students work together to design solutions, they learn computational thinking – not just how to code – and become better thinkers and communicators.
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Socially Responsible Engineering & Technology
Socially Responsible Engineering & Technology: This program of study fosters innovation, problem solving and 21st Century Skills as it prepares students for successful entry into STEM-related postsecondary studies and career paths. The curriculum integrates all four STEM disciplines cohesively and purposefully into powerful real-world lessons, activities and design problems. These realistic contexts engage, motivate and excite students. They lead to a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of STEM subjects and careers, providing students with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their future education and career goals.
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Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences: This pathway empowers students to build knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills like problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration. Working with similar tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs, students engage in compelling, hands-on activities and work together to find solutions to problems.
- Pharmacy will be a pathway within the Biomedical Sciences strand where students follow the strand courses and develop into confident, well-rounded students through challenging academic experiences with exposure to various health career skills and occupations.
Upcoming Events
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September 3, 2021
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September 6, 2021
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September 7, 2021
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September 16, 2021
Maps & Directions
STEM Academy Headlines
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STEM Academy - Uniform Policy
Dress Code Guidelines are established to promote a standard of appearance which enhances the learning environment while allowing for the reasonable comfort of all students.
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Welcome to JVJ STEM Academy School No. 92 !!!
Posted by THEODORE PANAGOPOULOS on 7/16/2021July 16, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to the JVJ STEM Academy School No. 92 Family!!
My name is Theodore Panagopoulos and I am the Principal of JVJ STEM Academy School No. 92. My previous assignment was at Terence C. Reilly School No. 7, where I spent seven years leading one of the best academic programs in the State of New Jersey. I worked as a Vice Principal at Dwyer Technology Academy prior and spent time as an Instructional Supervisor working throughout our district.
I hope to take all of these previous experiences to make this school one of the top institutions in the city and state, and am hopeful that the team that is selected to join us will help us attain national recognition for being one of the best STEM oriented high school academies in the nation.
Please make sure to visit our website using the link below. All relevant information (uniform policy, drop off/pickup information, staff list, orientation dates) pertaining to our opening in September 2021 will be located there.
We will also be frequent in our communications with you via the BlackBoard Connect System. Please make sure not to “opt-out” of these communications.
I am excited for the future that this inaugural student body, parents and guardians, and staff will help build together this coming school year and am so motivated to start churning the teaching and learning gears within our prestigious program.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number/email below.
Sincerely,
Theodore Panagopoulos
Principal
