History
The STEM Program at Lithia Springs High School was established in 2011 to provide the students of Lithia Springs the opportunity to pursue a specialized education in biomedical science, computer science, and engineering. In 2013, the program became limited admissions and required an application. In 2014, the county made LSHS an official magnet school, allowing students from all over Douglas County the opportunity to apply to and enroll in the LSHS STEM program.
Instructional Approach
The LSHS STEM Magnet Program of Douglas County thrives on a foundation of Rigor, Support, Service, and Experience. STEM students remain engaged through a high level of rigor ensured by quality teachers, effective instruction, cross-curricular planning, competitive courses of study, and technology-driven, academically-based extra-curricular activities. The rigor is accompanied by service learning projects, continual student support, and quality internships. Lithia Springs strives to improve the world via science and service.
The STEM Magnet Program uses a problem-based approach to cross-disciplinary learning to deliver its curriculum. The curriculum is experienced by the students in an environment of advanced studies and high expectations with a pervasive integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in all STEM classes.
The STEM program at LSHS integrates Project Lead the Way's (PLTW) specialized curriculum with the CollegeBoard's Advanced Placement (AP®) courses to provide students a curriculum that is both rigorous and designed to enhance their STEM endeavors.
The STEM Magnet Program uses a problem-based approach to cross-disciplinary learning to deliver its curriculum. The curriculum is experienced by the students in an environment of advanced studies and high expectations with a pervasive integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in all STEM classes.
The STEM program at LSHS integrates Project Lead the Way's (PLTW) specialized curriculum with the CollegeBoard's Advanced Placement (AP®) courses to provide students a curriculum that is both rigorous and designed to enhance their STEM endeavors.