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Middle School
STEM: TIDE 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 Gateway (Grades 6-8)
Middle School is a time of exploration. Students are figuring out what they’re passionate about today and how that might relate to who they’ll become tomorrow. During this transitional time, PLTW Gateway’s ten units empower students to lead their own discovery. The hands-on program boosts classroom engagement and excitement, drives collaboration, and inspires “aha!" moments and deep comprehension. As students engage in PLTW’s activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, they see a range of paths and possibilities they can look forward to in High School and beyond.
Courses Offered: Automation and Robotics, Flight and Space, Energy and the Environment, and Medical Detectives.
MS STEM Faculty
List of 3 members.
Student Clubs
Warrior Robotics
Join the Warrior Robotics team and compete at the local, state and national level. Learn to build and program your own robot and discover the fascinating world of robotics. To date, MS Robotics teams have competed locally, and have qualified for the State Competition.
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.
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
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Engineering students build a VEX Robotics perpetual motion device
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For more information about STEM-related student clubs, please contact Mr. Michael Gambrell.
