Christopher Columbus High School

A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
Academics

STEM Program

Transforming the Future

Christopher Columbus High School’s STEM Program provides hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math, both inside and outside the classroom. Designed to empower students to solve real-world challenges, the program builds interest in high-demand STEM careers and prepares them for the global workforce.

The program leverages the success of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) and Project Lead The Way’s (PLTW) applied learning programs. The three main elements of the program include:

  • College and career pathways that connect AP and PLTW courses
  • Recognition for students who participate in the pathways, and recognition for schools
  • A portfolio of career-focused opportunities for students

AP + PLTW: Preparing Explorers for College & Careers

To help prepare all Explorers for the global workforce, the College Board and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) have partnered on a program to encourage student participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses and build their interest in STEM degrees and careers.

Pathways Offered:
  • Biomedical Science
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering

Courses Offered By Pathway

Florida's Innovation Economy

STEM Committee Members:

List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Mercy Aycart

    Mrs. Mercy Aycart 

    Department Leader
    ext. 2604
  • Photo of Christine Taylor

    Ms. Christine Taylor 

    Science teacher
    ext. 2689
  • Photo of Armando Rodriguez

    Mr. Armando Rodriguez 

    Engineering Teacher / Robotics, Rocketry & STEM Club Moderator
    ext. 2281
  • Photo of Wenceslao Ortega

    Mr. Wenceslao Ortega 

    Teacher
    ext. 2665
    CCHS Class of 1988

    • Newsweek National Ranking

Societies & Programs:

  • National Math Honors Society
  • National Science Honors Society
  • STEM Innovators
    • Recognizes the Top Explorer who has excelled beyond the classroom through competitions and community outreach
 

STEM Recognitions:

  • Conrad Challenge Winner
    • 1st Place - Cybersecurity
  • International Science Fair Participant
  • Robotics Competition
    • State & Nationally Ranked
  • Fairchild Challenge
    • Silver Recognition
  • State Science Fair Participant

Clubs & Activities:

  • Aviation Club
  • Coding Club
  • Cybersecurity Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Pre-Med Club
  • Robotics Club
  • STEM Club

Competitions:

  • Fairchild Challenge
  • Barry University Olympiad
    • Physics & Chemistry
  • Miami Dade County Regional Science Fair
  • Science Bowl
  • VEX Robotics Competition
    • Google Signature Event @ California
  • Coding Competition
    • UCF High School Programming Competition
  • Cybersecurity
    • HackMiami CTF @ FIU
  • Conrad Innovation Challenge
  • The American Rocketry Challenge (TARC)

Field Experience:

  • UM Shark Tagging
  • Baptist Hospital Observation Program
  • Job Shadowing
  • Native Ecosystem Field Studies
  • Externships
Christopher Columbus High School | 3000 SW 87 Avenue | Miami, FL 33165 | (305) 223-5650
Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School.  By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.

Columbus is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Marist Association of Secondary schools, the National Catholic Education Association and the Independent Schools of South Florida.