Building Brighter Futures With STEM
At Plamondon, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) isn't just a subject—it's a mindset that permeates our educational ethos. Our goal is to equip students with critical thinking skills, technical knowledge, and hands-on experiences that will prepare them for future success in a range of careers and life paths.
Our STEM Resources
Chance The Rapper Innovations Lab
Our school serves as an incubator for young minds, transforming innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, in a space where creativity is limitless.
Makerspace Laboratory
Our dedicated space empowers kids to explore, build, and learn through hands-on projects, fostering a strong do-it-yourself belief.
1-to-1 Technology
Every student has access to individualized tech resources, enabling a personalized, technology-aided learning experience tailored to their needs.
Project-Based Learning
Our students engage in project-based learning activities that range from constructing salads to exploring behind-the-scenes work at a film studio.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Our STEM curriculum integrates into all subjects, providing a cohesive experience that highlights interdisciplinary knowledge and real-world applications.
Personalized Learning
With small class sizes and a co-teaching approach, we offer personalized attention to all students. Every classroom, includes a general educator, a diverse learners instructor, and a specialist aide, who are committed to unlocking the unique potential of each child, ensuring a tailored and successful learning experience.
Social Emotional Learning: Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Success
We believe that education is not solely about academics; it’s about nurturing the whole child. Our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices are designed to foster a sense of community, empathy, and self-awareness in our students, and equip them with essential life skills beyond the classroom.
Mindset
Diverse Learners Program
As a full-inclusion school, our faculty are dedicated to lifelong learning and inclusivity. They collaborate across STEM, general education, and diverse learning disciplines. Through effective co-teaching strategies and a growth mindset, we create a nurturing educational setting that particularly supports the resilience, curiosity, and academic success of our diverse learners.
STEM is Our Lifestyle
“We are not just 'another STEM school'. At Plamondon, STEM is how we live, how we think, and how we do.”
-Dr. Althea M. Hammond, Instructional Leader & Principal
