Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — rooted in wonder.
Southern York County's preferred Christian STEM school. Hands-on learning from Pre-K through 8th grade.
Science
Our Middle School science curriculum is designed to prepare students for the most challenging high school science programs in the area — while revealing the wonders of God's creation.
Environmental Science
We augment textbook instruction with materials from the York County Envirothon program — combining classroom instruction with hands-on learning. SCA's Envirothon teams have regularly won awards at the annual York County competition with 30+ schools competing.
Biology
Students are introduced to the physiology of plants and animals, biological processes, and anatomy. Laboratory dissections are an integral part of the curriculum.
Physics
Students are introduced to basic physics concepts. Typical hands-on projects include designing and building a marble coaster.
Chemistry
Students are introduced to basic atomic theory, the Periodic Table, and covalent and ionic bonding.
Annual Science Fair
Our Annual Middle School Science Fair is a highlight of spring. Students select scholarly projects, work independently, and display results at an Open House in our gymnasium.
Technology
Our technology program starts in Pre-K4 and runs through Grade 8, equipping students with skills they'll need in high school, college, and their future careers.
Microsoft Office Suite (Grades 1–5)
Students learn Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher — one project per marking period, integrated with other classroom subjects.
Google Workspace (Grades 6–8)
Students apply MS Office fundamentals to Docs, Sheets, and Slides — preparing for the tools used by area high schools.
Coding
Hour of Code (Grades 1–5) introduces block coding. Python (Grade 6+) uses the edhesive Explorations in Coding I curriculum.
Engineering
Engineering is woven into science and technology across the school — giving middle schoolers the chance to apply creativity and skill to design, build, and demonstrate machines.
3-D Printing
Introduction for Grades 1–4; 3-D design and printing on the MakerBot SKETCH for Grades 5–8.
Annual Egg-Drop
Students design protective devices to keep an egg intact from the top of the Shrewsbury Fire Company ladder truck.
Robotics
Design, build, and program robots using Hummingbird (Birdbrain), LittleBits, and Sphero kits.
