Signature Programs
Engineering Program
TIDE : Technology . Innovation . Design . Engineering
Westminster’s TIDE Program, which begins in the elementary, focuses on rigorous project-based curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to develop our students' ability to collaborate, think creatively, communicate effectively, and to work independently to solve problems.
Project Lead the Way Engineering
From launching space explorations to delivering safe, clean water to communities, engineers find solutions to pressing problems and turn their ideas into reality. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering empowers students to step into the role of an engineer, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and make the leap from dreamers to doers. The program’ s courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers. Students take from the courses in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take.
Courses Offered: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Design & Development, Architectural Design & Drawing, and AP Computer Science Principles.
Certifcations Available: Autodesk Inventor Certified User, the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation's Pre-Engineering Certification, The Florida Engineering Society Certification, and the AP + PLTW Recognition.
Certifcations Available: Autodesk Inventor Certified User, the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation's Pre-Engineering Certification, The Florida Engineering Society Certification, and the AP + PLTW Recognition.
WCS Engineering students have been accepted into universities such as MIT, CalTech, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and the University of Florida to pursue careers in the STEM field.
TIDE NEWS
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SWENext Warriors Participate in Female-Focused Engineering Event
Westminster's Society for Women Engineers, SWENext Warriors, participated in this year's "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day." The event, hosted by the University of Miami, is meant to inspire future female engineers. Anderson Bryan '22, Aria Upton '21, Mia Wells '22 and Mrs. Brianna Upton, the club's sponsor, logged on to the virtual event to partake in activities and discussion related to women in engineering.Read More -
Westminster Kicks Off Its First Ever Esports Team
Read MoreThis week, Westminster gathered both virtual and on-campus high school students to form the school’s first ever esports team. The students will form part of the PlayVS High School Esports League, a platform for amateur esports competitions. -
Elementary School Robotics Teams Win Awards at Competition
This year, the elementary school robotics teams participated in a virtual VEX Robotics competition in which they competed against other schools for awards in excellence in robotics. The competition consisted of two matches that took place between December 9, 2020 and February 3, 2021.Read More -
Elementary School Hosts In-house Minecraft Competition
Westminster’s elementary school faculty hosted an in-house Minecraft competition for our Tech Time (TT) and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) students! Third, fourth and fifth graders took part in the competition. The students were asked to design an environment where humans lived without affecting different animal populations.Read More -
ES Robotics Teams Earn First Place and Bids to World Competition
Congratulations to Westminster Elementary Teams 6855B and 6855C for earning first place in the VEX IQ STEM Career Readiness Online Challenge Sponsored by The REC Foundation.Read More -
Warrior Robotics Earns Judges Award at Competition
Frisco Arango and Jacob Dumas, middle school students at Westminster, competed in a virtual VEX Robotics Competition over the weekend.Read More -
Students Use Minecraft to Build Virtual Solutions to Real-Life Problems
Elementary Enrichment teachers Mrs. Pastrana and Mrs. Castellanos implemented Minecraft in Education so students could design and build solutions to real-life problems as part of their Project Lead the Way Curriculum (PLTW).Read More
HS STEM Faculty
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College Resources
For More Information
For more information about STEM-related student clubs, please contact Mr. Michael Gambrell
Honor Societies
International Robotics Honor Society
The International Robotics Honor Society recognizes individual students that meet specified criteria within academics, robotics, personal character, and community service.
Computer Science Honor Society
The purpose of the Society shall be to cultivate thriving environments for success in computer science in the school community by encouraging students’ enthusiasm, honoring academic excellence, and promoting service.
Student Clubs
Warrior Robotics
Students who wish to further their engineering skills may also apply for the VEX EDR competitive robotic teams. These after-school student clubs allow students to build and program their own robot, and to showcase their skills at local, state and national competitions.
SWENext Warriors
SWENext Warriors mentors and encourages female students ages 13 to 18 to take engineering classes and to consider engineering as a major in college. An outreach program of the Society of Women Engineers, this student club participates in the "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" Day at the University of Miami and also held a gift giving drive for young mothers at COPE Center South.
