Explore the Global STEM Challenges Program at Edison High School
During the 2021-22 school year, the Global STEM Challenges Program at Edison High School will welcome a new class of ninth grade students.
 A limited number of full-time enrollment spaces are available for rising ninth grade FCPS students who will have completed Algebra 1 by the start of ninth grade and whose base school is not Edison HS.
About the Global STEM Challenges Program
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The Global STEM Challenges Program is a STEM-focused, three-year experience where students work to solve authentic global problems, such as the Grand Challenges of the 21st Century. |
This dynamic, interdisciplinary program exemplifies the model for preparing high school students to succeed in college and careers. The program provides a student-centered, collaborative learning environment with real-world, project-based learning experiences that foster student growth in Portrait of a Graduate skills.
Watch these videos to see the program in action and hear from students.
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Students enrolled in the Global STEM Challenges Program take their honors and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) level mathematics, science, and engineering courses as an integrated class for three periods of the student's schedule every other school day. |
In a three-year time span, students complete the content requirements of Biology, Chemistry, IB Physics I, Geometry, Algebra II, IB Math Analysis I, and three years of engineering. Students also have the opportunity to earn a tenth credit in Computer Science, which is embedded throughout the program.
Attend an Information Session
Interested parents and students are encouraged to attend the virtual information session on Wednesday, January 27, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.to learn about the program and how to request to enroll for 2021-22. Complete this Google Form to register to attend this information session.
Request a Student Transfer
To request a student transfer for the Global STEM Challenges program, use the Global STEM Transfer Student Application available on the school website. Transportation for students whose base school is not Edison HS is the responsibility of the family.
Learn More
For more information about the Global STEM Challenges Program, contact Monica Bentley, Global STEM administrator at mebentley@fcps.edu or 703-924-8150. For more information about Edison HS, contact Deborah Guillen, Director of Student Services at dlguillen@fcps.edu or 703-924-8032.
View a WJLA ABC news feature and WTOP radio feature of the Global STEM Challenges Program. This video of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges also features the Global STEM Challenges Program.
 Grade 9 students collaborate to construct a greenhouse using knowledge of geometry and biology to maximize efficiency and plant growth.
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