Turning Learners Into Leaders

In our technology-driven world, today’s careers require a solid foundation in science, engineering, and math. 

The Saint Mary Help of Christians Science and Engineering Academy will be a leading-edge learning center, preparing students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and idea generators. Combining the most modern technologies with collaborative, hands-on learning, the Science and Engineering Academy will augment traditional instruction to close learning gaps while opening the minds of all St. Mary’s students.

Mapping Out A Brighter Future

St. Mary’s School has a long history of producing extraordinary thinkers, learners, and leaders by challenging minds, nurturing the spirit, supporting the journey, and preparing the way to be good citizens of the world. Now, with the addition of the Science and Engineering Academy, St. Mary’s is poised to offer the highest level of education within the safe and nurturing confines of Aiken’s only completely gated elementary and middle school. 

Our new Science and Engineering Academy will allow our young men and women to delve more deeply into the mind of God and His creation, while also preparing them for a future full of possibilities that you and I may not have even imagined!

Father Gregory Wilson

Building Highlights

Outdoor Lab

Engineering, Design & Build Classroom

Material Science Engineering Lab

Robotics Lab

Coding, Math & Technology Lab

Cybersecurity & AI Classroom

Information Systems & Technology Integration Classroom

Maker Space Collaborative Learning Classroom (2 of these)

Virtual Reality, 3D/4D Lab

Aquatics Technology Area

Expanded Curricula

Technology + Engineering
Coding
Engineering Design
Engineering Studies
Cybersecurity
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Virtual Reality
Software Development
Computer Science

Science
Horticulture
Ecology
Habitats
Physical Science
Space Science

Marketing
Web Design
Drone Exploration
Social Media Analytics

Investigative
Forensics

Creative
Inventions
Toy & Instrument Design
Computer-Generated Interior Design
Video Game Design

Support the Building fund

The Right Direction

The Science and Engineering Academy will be led by an Education Director with a strong background in science, technology, engineering and math who will select, integrate and instruct curricula as well as plan professional development, programs and interaction with the greater community. 

Design + build  •  hypothesize + test  •  create + analyze