Coed, independent, PK3-12th grade school in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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STEAM Signature Program
The STEAM Signature Program is a pathway for Upper School students (grades 9-12) to pursue STEAM-related coursework that allows them to apply critical thinking and 21st Century skills while investigating a specialized area of interest.
To prepare students for a globally competitive world, they should be problem solvers, critical thinkers, and great communicators. We achieve this by having our students take courses that will help them learn the skills, tools, and approaches - as well as gain experiences - that will help them in college and beyond.
STEAM Students select an area of study within the STEAM Signature Program:
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Medical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and Design
In addition to taking at least three courses within their area of study, students must participate in the Seminar in Applied STEAM and Entrepreneurship during senior year after all required coursework. They will work on a self-directed culminating project relevant to their specialty area. Students must earn at least a B in the seminar course and on the final project to earn the final certificate.
Course requirements for each area of study are listed in the most recent Upper School Course Catalog.
Course requirements for each area of study are listed in the most recent Upper School Course Catalog.
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Students Build Bridges
Students in Shorecrest Upper School’s Introduction to Engineering, Robotics, and Programming course have recently completed a Bridge Project in their engineering structures module. One of their popsicle stick bridges held 650 lbs!Read More -
Drop Everything and STEAM in Fifth Grade
Cross-curricular, hands-on lessons have long-lasting educational effects. From critical thinking and collaboration to creativity, problem-solving, and personalized learning, STEAM Week is an exciting and meaningful challenge for fifth grade Chargers.Read More -
Exploring Electricity Together
Junior Kindergarteners joined Dr. Baralt, Director of Technology & Media Services, and senior STEAM students in the Charger Commons Makerspace this week to explore electricity.Read More -
Shorecrest STEAM Students Build an Arcade Game
Shorecrest Upper School students designed, wired and built a table top arcade game.Read More -
WOMEN IN STEAM Podcast: A.D. Johnson
In Season 2-Episode 5 of the Shorecrest Upper School student podcast, "Women in STEAM: Perspectives from the Field," host Aspen Slavick-Gierlach '22 spoke with systems engineer A.D. Johnson.Read More -
WOMEN IN STEAM Podcast: Kim de Groh
In Season 2-Episode 4 of the Shorecrest Upper School student podcast, "Women in STEAM: Perspectives from the Field," host Aspen Slavick-Gierlach '22 speaks with NASA Engineer Kim de Groh.Read More -
STEAM Culminating Project Presentations
Please join students from the Upper School as they present their final, self-directed culminating STEAM Certificate projects relevant to their specialty area: Engineering, Medical Engineering, Computer Science, or Entrepreneurship and Design.Read More -
WOMEN IN STEAM Podcast: Fernanda Chieco
In Season 2-Episode 3 of the Shorecrest Upper School student podcast, "Women in STEAM: Perspectives from the Field," host Aspen Slavick-Gierlach '22 speaks with Fernanda Chieco, International Artist.Read More -
Dylan Winer ‘23 named FSU Young Scholar
Dylan Winer ‘23 was selected as an FSU Young Scholar for 2022.Read More -
CREATE Robotics Open World Championship
Members of Shorecrest Robotics team #6104A competed in the Create Robotics Open World Championship Tournament and placed 9th overall! Additionally, they won the MegaAlliance Award.Read More -
Your Voice is Power Top Honors Awards
Three Shorecrest Upper School students were awarded Top Honors in music, coding, and messaging in the Your Voice is Power competition presented by Amazon Future Engineer, Georgia Tech, and Yellow.Read More -
WOMEN IN STEAM Podcast: Melissa Estremera
In Season 2-Episode 2 of the Shorecrest Upper School student podcast, "Women in STEAM: Perspectives from the Field," host Aspen Slavick-Gierlach '22 speaks with Upper School Computer Science and Robotics Teacher, Melissa Estremera.Read More -
Help Upper School Robotics participate in CREATE National Championship
The Upper School Robotics Team 6104A has been invited to participate at the national level at the 2022 CREATE Championship, which will take place in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 7-9. We are currently seeking individual or corporate sponsors to help make their trip to Nationals possible.Read More -
Carson Granese ‘25 Builds Fundraising Webpage
The STEAM Signature Program in Shorecrest Upper School allows students to pursue STEAM-related coursework and apply 21st Century skills that are applicable across many disciplines while investigating a specialized area of interest. Shorecrest STEAM student, Carson Granese ‘25, has selected Computer Science as his area of study. In many ways he is learning that computer science is not just about writing code, it is about how we use such tools and what we learn when we do.Read More -
US Robotics Moves on to Regionals
Shorecrest Vex Robotics team #6104A won a Design Award, which qualifies them for the Regional Championship next month!Read More -
Shorecrest Apple Distinguished School Recognition Extended through 2024
Read MoreShorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has once again been named an Apple Distinguished School. Shorecrest was awarded the 2021-2024 distinction for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout its PK3-12 program. The distinction is a renewal based on continued evidence of innovation and academic excellence. Shorecrest first received the distinction in 2016. -
Contributing Chargers: The Peck Family
Since joining the community in 2002, Lisa Peck - Upper School science teacher, alumni parent and Shorecrest grandparent - has created a lasting legacy at Shorecrest. In 2016, Mrs. Peck and her husband John were instrumental in establishing Medical Sciences as a signature Upper School program at Shorecrest. In honor of the Peck family's dedication to the program, The Center for Medical Sciences has been renamed the Peck Center for Medical Sciences.Read More -
Intuitive Innovation Grant Yields “Women in STEAM” Student Podcast
The Intuitive Foundation provided Shorecrest Preparatory School with a grant to support a project that would provide women and other underrepresented communities with more opportunities to promote health, advance education and/or reduce human suffering. The expertise of dedicated members of the Upper School Girls STEAM Club was channeled into a student-produced podcast series focused on diversity and women in STEM-related fields.Read More -
Vote for Chargers Rube Goldberg Machine
Shorecrest Upper School students in the Seminar in Applied STEAM & Entrepreneurship participated in the national Rube Goldberg Contest. While the team did not make it into the Top 10, they are up for a People's Choice award (in Division II). Please take a minute and vote for the Chargers! https://www.voterubegoldberg.com/nerds?cat=4. Their video is #18 Team Chargers.Read More -
The ‘Why’ of Technology
When conducting technology-related professional learning experiences, I often start my sessions with the video “Know Your Why” by comedian Michael Jr. The lesson shared is that “when you know your ‘why’ then your ‘what’ has more impact, because you’re working towards your purpose.”Read More
Shorecrest Preparatory School
5101 First Street Northeast
St Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: (727) 522-2111 | Fax: (727) 527-4191
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Shorecrest Preparatory School is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students preschool through high school, located in St. Petersburg, Florida.