Benavides STEAM Academy young scholars recently demonstrated their original engineering designs at a successful spring showcase centered around creative coding blocks. The academy also had a great turnout from parents at its recent family robotics workshop evening on campus. Faculty were recognized for creating hands-on learning labs that integrate early concepts of mathematics with visual design arts.

Q1. How does Benavides Steam Academy embed engineering principles in its early childhood education program?

Ans. Block coding and robotics will be introduced to students in kindergarten through second grade during daily design labs.

Q2. What is the schedule on Tuesday mornings at Benjamin Steam Academy?

Ans. The building opens at 8:30 AM (late start time so teacher professional collaboration blocks can occur) .

Q3. Does the Benavides Steam Academy lab uniform have any special dress code for the young scholars?

Ans. A standard is not the same as uniformity. Students will need closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing for a hands on workshop.

Q4. What is the morning traffic pattern for the car drop off loops at Benavides Steam Academy?

Ans. Vehicles enter on Indian Trail Road and have to stay in single file line until staff tell them to unload.

Q5. Does Benavides Steam Academy provide parents at home with digital copies of the hands on STEM project materials?

Ans. Teachers upload experiments for students to do at home and links to interactive science in the school’s main messaging app each week.