Signature Programs
Engineering Program
TIDE : Technology . Innovation . Design . Engineering
Westminster’s TIDE Program, which begins in the elementary school, 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.
Certifications Available: The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation's Pre-Engineering Certification and The Florida Engineering Society Certification.
Certifications Available: The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation's Pre-Engineering Certification and The Florida Engineering Society Certification.
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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Students Earn Awards at 67th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair
Congratulations to Annalise Garrido ‘23 and Peter Frometa ‘22 for receiving awards at the 67th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair in Lakeland, Florida!Read More -
MS Warrior Robotics Team Qualified for World Championships
Middle School Team 33157A (Nico Reyes-Retana, Caitlyn Reed and Aiden Gambrell) placed fourth in robot skills at the Florida South Region Championships, earning them one of five qualification spots to this year's VEX Robotics World Championships.Read More -
ES Robotics Teams Bring Home Awards from State Championships
Read MoreTeams 6855 A, B and C competed at the South Florida VEX IQ Elementary School State Championship on March 6 and came home with six awards and four World bids! The awards are as follows: -
ES Warrior Robotics Mentors KCS Students
The Elementary Warrior Robotics teams hosted the Kendall Christian Robotics team on Wednesday, March 9. Kendall Christian just started their Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and competitive robotics program at their school this school year, and their coach, Jessica Gonzalez, wanted them to see an established team/program in action. Our students shared best practices for driving, journaling, and programming. The coach, students and parents commented about the knowledge, kindness and patience of our students.Read More -
All-Girl Warrior Robotics Team 6855B Wins Elementary Excellence Award
Congratulations to the all-girl Warrior Robotics Team 6855B for winning the Elementary Excellence award at the Second Annual STEM Squad VEX IQ Challenge.Read More -
Elementary Robotics Earns Multiple Awards at Competition
Congratulations to elementary school robotics teams 6855A, 6855B and 6855C for taking home multiple awards at this year's first robotics competition. A total of 20 elementary and middle school teams participated.Read More -
Mrs. Pastrana Receives PLTW Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
Congratulations Claudia Pastrana, Westminster's PLTW Launch and Enrichment teacher, for earning the 2021-22 PLTW Outstanding Teacher of the Year award! Only 79 teachers across the nation received this honor.Read More -
Elementary Robotics Team Brings Home Award from World Championship
Westminster's elementary robotics team, 6855A, is the winner of the 2021 VEX IQ Elementary School World Championship Design Award for the Venus Division.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.
