STEM & Robotics

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics help us address real challenges.

At Maranatha Christian Academy, we promote excellence in STEM, ensuring our students are equipped to lead with technical proficiency and uncompromising ethics. We ensure our students possess the academic endurance required to excel in contemporary scientific and technological environments.

Programming & Opportunities

Our STEM curriculum builds in complexity from early childhood through graduation.

Lower & Middle School: The foundation is established through integrated laboratory sciences, introductory coding, and hands-on engineering modules that require students to hypothesize, test, and analyze data effectively.

High School: Students transition into highly specialized, collegiate-level coursework. Opportunities include Advanced Placement (AP) Sciences, Advanced Computer Science, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), and dedicated engineering tracks. Students utilize state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to conduct independent research and execute complex project-based learning.

Robotics

Our students build robots that compete and win at every level.

MCA is home to an award-winning robotics program that spans both Middle and High School. Over the last twelve years, we have experienced unparalleled success.

Lower School: Introductory robotics and coding clubs focused on foundational mechanics and logic.

Middle School: Competitive developmental teams (e.g., FIRST LEGO League). Students begin learning structured engineering processes and competition strategies.

High School: Advanced competitive teams (e.g., FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Tech Challenge). Participation at this level requires a formal application, strict academic eligibility, and a significant time commitment during the competitive build and travel season.

12

years of award-winning robotics excellence

65+

competition awards earned across Middle School and High School divisions

2

World Championship appearances

Meet the STEM Staff
Hayden Richards
Hayden Richards

STEM Teacher

High School
STEM and Robotics
Joshua Moua
Joshua Moua

STEM Teacher

Middle School
STEM and Robotics
Owen Marvel
Owen Marvel

Mustang Enterprises Director

High School
STEM and Robotics
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