Green Mountain High School – Capstone: STEM

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The STEM Capstone is a student driven culminating project in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics pathway. Students will work with professional STEM mentors as they define and navigate an investigation or design solution related to a STEM discipline of their choosing. Through the STEM Capstone students will demonstrate mastery in the following STEM skills (as defined by the Jeffco STEM Capstone Rubric): asking questions and defining problems, applying scientific and mathematical models to explain complex ideas, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and computational thinking, constructing explanations or designing solutions, engaging in argument from evidence, collaboration and leading by influence, and self-direction and personal responsibility. Students will demonstrate mastery through a portfolio of work linking their capstone project to the defined STEM skills and a public presentation of their solution and/or findings. The STEM Capstone is a required component of the STEM Endorsed Diploma. Mines is introducing an exciting opportunity for students graduating with a STEM Endorsed Diploma—a contingent guaranteed admission to Mines. This means that students who successfully complete their STEM Capstone and earn the endorsement on their diploma (while applying to Mines prior to graduation) will be eligible for guaranteed admission. **This course may be applied towards a STEM Endorsed Diploma