Program

Graduates from AeroSTEM Academy will have a growth mindset, determined a college and/or career field, acquired an accompanying real-world STEM skill set, and will be prepared to successfully enter the next phase of their post-secondary education and/or career pathway.

At AeroSTEM Academy, we believe education should inspire, engage, and prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. For our middle schoolers, we offer a core program built on teamwork, exploration, and a deep dive into STEM through engaging electives.

Recognizing the need for innovative high school options, we’ve partnered with subject.com to create an A-G approved campus-based hybrid model. This unique approach offers a flexible yet rigorous learning environment, blending online curriculum with dedicated in-person support from AeroSTEM educators. We also offer a limited number of independent study placements.

We don’t just teach subjects; we cultivate skills. Through the exciting lens of engineering, robotics, coding, and aerospace, we ensure students master California Standards while developing into effective communicators, critical thinkers, and collaborative problem-solvers. Our students, the ACES – adaptable, collaborative, empathetic, and steadfast – are equipped to thrive in any setting.

Our educational philosophy is driven by a commitment to strong parental partnerships, fostering student-led learning, leveraging technology, providing hands-on experiences in the lab and the real world, and nurturing a genuine love for learning.

Experience the AeroSTEM Difference:

• Middle School: Collaborative teaching teams, exciting STEM electives, enriching guest speaker events and field trips, and integrated academic support.
• High School: A groundbreaking campus-based hybrid model with subject.com, personalized in-person guidance from AeroSTEM teachers, and specialized Aviation STEM electives.
• For All Students: Curriculum aligned with state standards, engaging project-based learning in aerospace and STEM, seamless technology integration, pathways to aviation certifications, a wide range of STEM electives, dual enrollment possibilities, small class sizes (10:1 student-to-staff ratio), a secure and encouraging atmosphere, numerous field trip opportunities, convenient before and after school care, a dedicated focus on individual student success, and meaningful parent engagement.

AeroSTEM Academy has its roots in one of the most viable California charter schools, CORE Charter School. In operation since 1998 and fully WASC accredited, this charter school has an excellent reputation and successful track record in personalized learning.

In 2011 CORE Charter School offered Intro to Aerospace as a single high school course to encourage student interest. Students began learning about aviation history, science, growing technology and the aviation industry. Within two years, due to its popularity, an advanced course was added: Guided Flight Discovery, in which students prepared to pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

In 2013 AeroSTEM Academy had grown to fully occupy its own resource center. The program added a Model Aeronautics course as well as general academic classes. Through grant funds in partnership with Sutter County Office of Education, the program developed. Students had access to essential technology including a certified flight simulator, unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) kits, and 3D printers. The program served 7th and 8th grade students on the brink of their high school experience and high school students seeking to complete CTE pathways for industry certification.

In 2018, AeroSTEM Academy was approved for a 3 year contract by Sutter County Office of Education to branch off and open its own Charter School. Grades 6-9 were initiated, with each year adding a grade up to 12th grade.

Since then, students have built and programmed team drones for competition, have been featured on Good Day Sacramento and local radio shows, have hosted their own Aerospace Day community event, and have met prominent government officials to discuss STEM education and UAV regulatory policies.