2023-2024 STEM Academy Applications

The STEM Academy application window closes on February 7, 2023. All late applications will be placed on our waitlist.

We are so excited about your interest in the STEM Academy at SVT! Our application has a few components, all of which can be found on the Google Application Form. In the form, you will complete the following sections:

Personal Information,
Student Academic Information & Interests,
Personal Responses to TWO prompts, either written or video,
Student Recommendations from THREE adults.

Please complete the following items to apply for the STEM Academy at SVT for the 2023-24 school year.

1. Plan your responses to the following prompts. You will be able to provide a written or video answer. If you plan to provide a written response, we suggest typing that in advance and then copying it into the answer space. Videos can be prerecorded and uploaded, or recorded directly on the site.

Written responses need to be limited to 200 words each. Videos must not exceed 5 minutes in length for both prompts.

Prompt 1: Please tell us about yourself! Include your hobbies/interests and describe a personal characteristic that makes you a good fit for the STEM Academy at SVT.

Prompt 2: Why do you want to attend the STEM Academy?

Optional Response: Is there anything else the staff at SVT needs to know about you or anything that would be helpful to share?

2. Complete the Google Application Form here and either add your prepared written responses or record/upload your video response.

3. Send this Google Form link https://forms.gle/hgjrGmGJjgKhH3pN7 to three (3) teachers/references. You need to have a recommendation from:

- - A Math/Science/STEM teacher,
  - a second teacher of your choice,
  - and another adult that can speak to your strengths and abilities. This could be a counselor, coach, teacher, or another adult you know.

Applicants will be emailed once their application is considered complete. Please be sure your email address is correct when you complete your application. A complete application includes the enrollment form, both personal responses (written or video), and three (3) completed references.

Want to know more about the STEM Academy? Check out www.spokanevalleytech.org for more information or join us for Innovator Information Night on January 5, 2023.

Additionally, if you are interested in a tour with one of our student leaders, please sign up using this link.

Questions? Contact Katie Louie at [email protected] or (509) 558-6507.