STEM
About STEM in Alief ISD
"The vision and mission of Alief STEM is to provide a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education using a method of hands-on teaching and learning is employed where students learn to apply academic content by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative design-based thinking to prepare students for future career opportunities."
Adapted February 12, 2020 from https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/stem-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics
About STEM at Hearne Elementary School
Features of Hearne's STEM Academy:
Advanced STEM Curriculum
Blended Learning Approach
Eligibility: Current Hearne 4th grade students are automatically accepted into the academy.
Not enrolled in Alief ISD but interested in the STEM Academy? Apply today!
Contact Information
Marissa Morris
Hearne STEM Academy Coordinator
Click here to e-mail Marissa
How To Apply
How to Apply
Eligibility: Current Hearne 4th grade students are automatically accepted into the academy.
Not enrolled in Alief ISD but interested in the STEM Academy? Apply today!
Mission and Vision
Vision: Hearne’s Vision is to prepare, inspire and engage generations of learners to meet the challenges of our global society through innovation, collaboration and creative problem solving.
Mission: According to labor projections, Texas is expected to have the second-highest percentage of the nation’s future STEM job opportunities. Therefore we at Hearne will promote and improve STEM education in order to inspire and prepare our students to be career and college ready.
STEM Experiences
Our Huskies participate on District, School, and Grade Level School Challenges across content areas which are aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
We also hold virtual and in person showcases to display their wonderful projects.