Frequently Asked Questions
We know that choosing the right school is an important decision, and you may have questions along the way. This section provides clear answers to some of the most common inquiries about our programs, curriculum, admissions, and day-to-day life at Faraday STEM Academy. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, we’re always happy to connect with you directly.
General Questions
What is Faraday STEM Academy?
Faraday STEM Academy is a private Pre-K through 6th-grade STEM school rooted in Biblical principles, focusing on nurturing young minds through science, technology, engineering, and math education. We plan to add a grade a year until we grow to Pre-K through 12th grade.
What is the school's mission?
Faraday STEM Academy's mission is to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and leave a stewardship legacy through innovative instruction, collaborative relationships, and Biblically-integrated Truth.
What is the student/teacher ratio?
Our student-teacher ratio is designed to provide personalized attention and support. Core classes cap at 12 students.
What is your dress code?
Students wear Faraday spirit shirts along with shorts, pants, or skorts of appropriate length.
What are school hours?
Campus hours are 8:20am to 4pm. We offer two morning drop off times along with three afternoon pick up times for core academic students. Enrichment students are dropped off at 2pm or 3pm.
Admissions
What are the admission requirements?
Admission requirements include an application, academic assessment, one referral, and family interview.
What is the tuition?
Tuition varies from $9,000-$17,000 depending on how many enrichment classes a family registers for. Enrichment students may enroll for $500 per course each semester. Contact us for our price list.
How do I apply?
The first step in the application process is to schedule a campus visit. You can do this by emailing office@faradaystem.com or clicking on the contact us page.
Are families required to sign a statement of faith?
While we do not require a statement of faith to enroll or attend, our school statement of faith does allow you to understand the worldview lens through which we filter all our teaching.
Curriculum and Academics
What is STEM?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM education emphasizes innovative problem solving and development of collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills, preparing students for a future in a rapidly changing world.
Is STEM for girls?
At Faraday, we intentionally include programs and activities which cater to the interests of both girls and boys! STEM needs the diverse perspectives and talents of all individuals to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
What if my child isn’t interested in science?
Science is seen and felt everywhere in the world. Because a STEM education focuses on learning processes, it prepares students for a variety of future life experiences. Students can benefit from a STEM education going into any career, including teachers, doctors, nurses, farmers, pilots, gymnasts, interior designers, chefs, and business owners.
How do you integrate Biblical principles?
Biblical principles are woven throughout our curriculum, emphasizing values such as integrity, respect, and compassion. We filter our coursework through a lens of Biblical Truth, but we do use a mixture of Christian and general educational resources. All teachers align with our school’s statement of faith.
What kind of extracurricular activities are available?
We offer up to ten enrichment courses every week and rotate through a variety of engaging courses each semester, such as robotics, aviation, coding, art, science labs, math labs, cooking, makerspace, and architecture. We take monthly field trips in alignment with what we are studying, such as iFly, Science Mill, Newman’s Castle, and local businesses. We participate in annual activities such as the Children’s Business Fair, science expo, community service projects, Christmas production, and talent show.