Hamilton STEM Academy is celebrating a major milestone in the early engineering program. This year primary students achieved record high scores on the mid-year foundational science assessments. The school community hosted its annual “Hamilton STEAM Night” where local engineers and families teamed up for a day of interactive building challenges. The campus was also recently recognized for its innovative “Green Tech” garden where students learn about sustainable agriculture and biology.

Q1. What kind of robotics tools are available in the new Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) discovery lab?

Ans. Students prepare for future annual competitive robotics events by building prototypes using the latest kits and coding software.

Q2. Does Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) offer any special environmental programs for students?

Ans. We have a special “Green Tech” garden on our campus where students do hands-on projects seasonally to learn sustainable agriculture and biology.

Q3. How is technology incorporated into the daily core subject lessons at Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6)?

Ans. Interactive tablets and learning software are available to all students to help them build their reading and math skills each day.

Q4. Does Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) offer any student leadership opportunities such as a safety patrol?

Ans. Fifth and sixth graders can apply for leadership positions to help monitor hallway traffic and help younger students on a daily basis.

Q5. How do parents at Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) get real-time alerts on their child’s academic milestones?

Ans. Teachers send instant updates and photos of student achievements to parents’ mobile devices via real-time communication apps.