Integrated STEM learning from grades 6 to 12
Every class at Aim is STEM-based. Students build strong foundations, apply what they learn to real problems, and graduate ready for college and STEM careers.
Delivering exceptional STEM education
Aim Academy serves middle and high schoolers in grades 6–12, and all of our classes are STEM-based.
As a STEM school, our curriculum is designed to provide basic knowledge of programming and computer languages. Courses include coding and digital literacy classes, offered in partnership with the New Vision Foundation.
Explore the 3 Frames of Success
What students learn at Aim
Our core curriculum is aligned with the Minnesota K–12 Academic Standards. Choose a level to see the courses for each grade. Offerings may vary by grade level and school year.
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
Electives
STEM
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Electives
STEM
College & careers
Tools our students learn with
Digital curriculum and hands-on programs used across Aim classrooms. Students sign in to most of them from the Student Portal.
Student apps and sign-insA free online math curriculum for grades 6–8. Students graph functions, plot tables of data, and explore equations and transformations, while teachers assign activities and check progress.
The world’s largest library of interactive online simulations for math and science, for all grades. Gizmos give students something to graph, measure and compare.
Tailored to the more complex literacy required in middle and high school, R2A teaches comprehension strategies that students carry into their content-area classes.
A digital curriculum for deeper learning across ELA, science and social studies, with standards-aligned content, embedded assessments and interactive tools.
Coding classes offered by the New Vision Foundation, designed to give students basic knowledge of programming and computer languages.
STEM integration, computer programming and coding through topic-driven challenges. Students take the role of STEM professionals to solve real-world problems.
Brings science off the page and beyond the classroom walls, diving deep into the natural phenomena all around us to spark students’ imagination.
Links to every app students use, with sign-in help.
Academic enrichment and partners
After school, in the makerspace, and with partners across the Twin Cities, students keep learning and building.
After School Program
Academic support and extracurricular activities after the regular school day, for grades 6–12, Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 PM.
Makerspace (STEM)
Hands-on STEM making, where students design, build and test their ideas.
- University of MinnesotaCampus visits, 9th & 10th grade
- New Vision FoundationCoding & digital literacy
- Genesys WorksReal-world experience
- Innovative Quality SchoolsCharter authorizer
- Minnesota Dept. of EducationPublic school system