Here, at Immaculata-La Salle we are very proud and very fond of our STEAM program. It is a program that offers classes that focus on one specific topic.

STEAM stands for
S- science
T- technology
E- engineering
A- art
M- math

This program is for students who have an idea of what they want to study in college and for them to determine if it is actually something they enjoy and are good at. The STEAM program nurtures and prepares them to be responsible members of society. It teaches them to create a discipline that could shape their lives and their community.

The STEAM classes that La Salle offers are:

Engineering Focus
Digital Art Focus
Global Business Leadership Focus
Health Science Focus
Legal Studies Focus
Fitness and Sports Studies Focus

Only incoming freshman are offered the opportunity to apply to the STEAM program.

“The application process is a bit stressful and a bit confusing, but overall I feel like it was worth it at the end,” explained sophomore Olivia Ogus. She is in the STEAM class for Health Science.

The requirements to join the STEAM program are:

1. Meet all requirements of the Student- Parent Handbook.

2. Maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and must have a minimum of a B or higher in their elected STEAM course.

3. Complete a Program of Study that includes:
-Science: 4 credits
-Math: 4 credits
-STEAM focus electives: 4 credits
-Minimum of 1 Fine Art or 1 Practical Art credit

4. Maintain a STEAM Portfolio

5. Participate in Outreach:
-Maintain membership in at least one ILS club or honor society.
-Volunteer hours at Mercy Hospital are required for the Health Science Focus.

“Health Science these past two years have been very entertaining and very enjoyable. I feel like I have learned so much from this class and I look forward to continue learning more and more. The first semester this year we learned about nutrition and the different types of diets. The second semester has been mostly about physical education,”  added Olivia.

The STEAM program here at ILS expanded with the addition of Global Studies.