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Western High School

The STEM Magnet

Western High, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Magnet, offers the following special areas of study:

  • Digital Design and Game Development

  • Computer Programming

  • Culinary Food Science

  • Public Health Discoveries

Every magnet program will provide students with opportunities to receive dual credit, complete Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and earn multiple industry certifications. Students have access to STEM pathways with multiple opportunities to connect with other areas of study.

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School Highlights:

  • Emphasis on students' earning dual credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered by University of Louisville, JCTC, BCTC, and Bellarmine University

  • Full immersion into the STEM curriculum during students' first year on campus

  • State-of-the-arts eSports Competition Gaming arena

  • Distinguished STEM Scholars (DSS) provides students with opportunity to access higher education while participating in college level courses while at Western High School

  • Rotary Bridge Program and Jefferson Scholar Program

  • STEM Mentors and Business Partners, students work one on one with Business Partners in STEM careers

  • Computer Programing

    • Prepare to design and create applications to gain exposure to the latest programing languages in the industry

    • Learn the principles in computational science, computer development, and computer programing

    • Earn industry certifications in Python, Java Script, Swift App Development, and Adobe

  • Culinary Food Science

    • Food Innovation and Technology Program

    • Develop skills in many aspects of the culinary science

    • Gain research and technical expertise involving data collection and digital technology which enhances the student experience in the food service industry

    • Greenhouse on campus for discovery and innovation purpose

    • Commercial restaurant kitchen for classroom experiences and catering opportunities

    • Collaboration with partners in food service industry

    • Earn industry certifications offered in ServSafe and ProStart

  • Digital Design and Game Development

    • Get prepared with the skills and techniques needed for designing advanced 3D games and simulations

    • Receive in-depth instruction on 2D and 3D graphics, animations, character development, texturing, sculpting, program design, and coding

    • Earn industry certifications including Python, Java Script, 3D Visualization, and Animation as well as Unity Programmer and Artist

    • Graphic Design instruction in media arts, digital imaging, and advanced production design

  • Public Health Discoveries/Data Science

    • Participate in University of Louisville (UoL) partnership that provides many dual credit opportunities in the public field

    • Apply literacy, mathematics, and science concepts using technology to solve real world projects

    • Leverage technology, data, and communication instilling the knowledge, imagination, and flexibility to tackle complex issues

    • Certifications in Python, Nocti, and Java Script