Experience the
Visionary STEM Academy Model
Visionary STEM Academy's approach to providing a high-quality, cross-disciplinary, STEM curriculum, directly aligns with our mission to make STEM education accessible for all students in Kaufman County and surrounding areas. STEM education is a method of hands-on teaching and learning where students learn to apply academic content by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative design-based thinking to prepare students for future career opportunities. At Visionary STEM Academy we believe in educating students through:
Creative Intentions
of i-STEM
Critical Thinking
of we-STEM
Community Engagement
of our-STEM
Creative Intentions
of i-STEM
We prioritize equipping students for their educational journey by designing learning experiences that develop their STEM fluency skills, which promote strong character development, confidence, and workforce readiness skills.
Critical Thinking
of we-STEM
Our high-quality, STEM-enriched curriculum is designed to integrate STEM across all subject areas, bridging connections between STEM subjects and other disciplines, such as English Language Arts and Social Studies, to foster creativity, promote a well-rounded education, and provide a holistic understanding of real-world concepts.
Community Engagement of our-STEM
We have forged partnerships with families, local businesses, universities, and STEM organizations to provide students and teachers with access to experts, resources, and real-world experiences that enrich their learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is a charter school? Answer: Charter schools are tuition-free, innovative public schools that are independently operated and given greater flexibility in their operation in exchange for increased accountability for performance. Question: What grades will you serve? Answer: Our goal is make STEM education accessible for students in Kaufman County and offer a seamless learning experience from kindergarten through eighth grade. Visionary STEM Academy will open in 2025-26 and serve students in grades K-2 the first year. We will add a grade each year until we reach grade 8. Question: How do I apply for my child to attend your school? Answer: All are welcome to apply! Applications for admissions will be available through our website. If the number of applications exceeds available seats, we will conduct a lottery to ensure a fair admission process. Question: What makes your school innovative? Answer: Visionary STEM Academy will be the only school in Kaufman County offering a fully immersive STEM learning experience and seamless K-8 education for families. Our instructional model integrates STEM learning experiences across all content areas through project-based learning in a manner that ignites creativity, cultivates critical thinking, and embraces community engagement. Question: What support services will you offer for students with special needs? Answer: We are committed to serving all learners and will offer a range of support services for students with special needs, including individualized education plans (IEPs), counseling services, speech therapy, and tailored academic support to help each student achieve their full potential. Question: What kind of support is offered to my child who is learning English? Answer: Visionary STEM Academy will offer targeted language supports to emergent bilingual students to promote the development of their proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Question: Who do I contact for more information? Answer: Please send inquiries to info@visionarystem.org.