Welcome to Wauwatosa STEM

Encouraging students to inquire, investigate and discover the world around them!

What is WSTEM?

Wauwatosa STEM (WSTEM) is an instrumentality elementary charter school operating within the Wauwatosa School District. The WSTEM educational approach centers on a two-year science thematic curriculum. At WSTEM, a majority of instruction takes place in a multiage setting with team-taught classes that emphasize the engineering design process through diverse learning opportunities. The curriculum incorporates teacher-created projects alongside established programs such as Engineering is Elementary and Project Lead the Way. However, STEM at WSTEM is not merely a purchased curriculum; it is a culture cultivated within the school community to fulfill the WSTEM vision.

WSTEM Mission & Vision

The mission of Wauwatosa STEM is to provide an innovative and dynamic learning environment where students are encouraged to navigate their own course. Individual needs are met in a cooperative, supportive learning community through an engaging and challenging curriculum rooted in the sciences, technology, engineering and math.

The vision of Wauwatosa STEM is to provide a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where elementary students are inspired to inquire, investigate and discover the world around them and prepared for academic and career success.

Instructional Pillars

WSTEM’s culture and universal instructional practices are rooted in five (5) pillars designed to achieve its vision:

  1. Multi-age Instruction
  2. Interdisciplinary Approach
  3. Science/Engineering Integration
  4. Authentic Learning Experiences
  5. Collaboration and Community

Learn more about our Instructional Pillars

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