The Tri-State Early College STEM+M Early College High School is an innovative concept aimed at reinventing high school education and would be the first of its kind. We are passionate about the power of personalized learning and high expectations for all students to change the trajectory of individuals and, ultimately, a community. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM career fields have become more and more important in our ever-changing economy. Health care was found as the number one need for our Appalachian region because our region has the fewest primary care doctors, but the most severe health problems in the nation, according to a recent University of Kentucky Health report. The school was initiated to address this need through producing graduates ready to enter the various medical fields with strong intellectual capabilities and quality training. Our school will be located in the medically integrated Wellness Center in South Point, Ohio. Not only will our students have state-of-the-art facilities and technology in the classrooms, but also they will be learning concepts in the classroom that are applied and implored right next door by real-working professionals. The school will focus on Inquiry-Based Learning and Project-Based learning, which will allow for hands on activities and a sense of self-ownership when it comes to grades for the course. Our faculty and staff will include esteemed professions who are excited to teach students. Internships and partnerships with local professionals and business will also be a core part of our program. We have numerous partnerships with local professionals and businesses to ensure that learning is not solely based in the classroom. This is not just another public high school, this is a collaborative where students from all backgrounds can come and receive an education that will push them and help them become self-motivated and engaged learners. Upon graduation, we believe our students will be able to compete and excel in college courses as well as entering a career path. By the time that our students finish their high school degree, they will have completed 2 full years of college courses. This comes 100% free to the students. Our mission is to inspire all students to achieve personal excellence, pursue world class STEM-M education and become self-directed life-long learners.
