INTERMOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BLOG
Community, Small Classrooms, and eye-opening experiences – An Alumni's Reflections
Lucy’s class graduated 26 students. She believes being part of such a small class led to the opportunity to be poured into by all of her teachers. Making the jump from ICS to a large state university was not without its challenges. Lucy looks back on the small classrooms and appreciates the one on one attention and conversations that she had with her teachers and other students.
Alumni Interview: Lucy Cole
Lucy Cole is an ICS “lifer” and attended ICS for 14 years, graduating in 2022. She currently attends the University of Utah and lives off campus. She is majoring in marketing with a minor in parks, recreation and tourism.
When she looks at her ICS tenure, she credits her experience in athletics for helping her decide on a major. A visiting professor came to one of her classes and discussed sports marketing, and Lucy was intrigued. She has since been doing an athletic internship with the U’s athletic department and is enjoying it.
Lucy is grateful for all the travel opportunities she had while an ICS student. She recently wrote a college essay about her experiences on the music tour and how much she learned during that time away. The field studies trips fueled Lucy’s desire to travel and see more of the world. By the time she graduated from ICS, she was ready to intentionally seek out more of those opportunities. Lucy will be studying abroad in South Korea this fall!
Lucy’s class graduated 26 students. She believes being part of such a small class led to the opportunity to be poured into by all of her teachers. Making the jump from ICS to a large state university was not without its challenges. Lucy looks back on the small classrooms and appreciates the one on one attention and conversations that she had with her teachers and other students.
Lucy encourages ICS high school students not to waste the opportunities to seek community and plug in. It’s easy to think of the four years of high school as being very temporary, but looking back, Lucy values the tightness she had with her classmates. She is still in contact with some of her ICS classmates and regularly serves with some through Young Life.
Lucy thinks after graduating from the University of Utah, she may pursue life in another state. She spent the summer of 2023 at Crater Lake National Park working in the gift shop there. She may revisit Oregon or pursue life in the Carolinas. Wherever Lucy pursues the next steps, she will fondly remember the time spent in the hallways at ICS.
Preparing the Next Generation for Success: The Importance of STEM Education in 2023
It is nearly impossible to consider education in 2023 and not mention STEM. STEM careers are at an all time high, showing the value of garnering an interest in STEM during the early years of education…
Preparing the Next Generation for Success: The Importance of STEM Education in 2023
By Mrs. Pethtel, ICS K-5th grade STEM teacher
It is nearly impossible to consider education in 2023 and not mention STEM. STEM careers are at an all time high, showing the value of garnering an interest in STEM during the early years of education.
Seventh grade tests the weight of their personally designed and constructed bridges in ABC’s of STEM class.
What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Intermountain Christian School promotes STEM in the classrooms, showing God’s world in an interactive and engaging way. The disciplines of STEM are included in the ICS curriculum. Students learn teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking while in the STEM classroom. At ICS, Bible stories and biblical truths are woven through the daily teaching and planned STEM activities.
When considering a career in STEM, the opportunities are vast. Psychologists, pilots, engineers, financial advisors, IT managers, health care professionals and more all have careers that are rooted in STEM education. STEM occupations are projected to grow 10.8% between 2021-2031. This is according to iD Tech, an industrial leader of tech camps for teens and kids. Preparing our students for their future careers through the lens of the Bible is an integral part of the ICS STEM program. Learning to think biblically about the challenges that face our world is an important hallmark of the STEM platform.
Renee Drach (7th) constructs and codes a robot in LEGO® robotics class.
ICS focuses on the pillars of thinking biblically and critically, honing in problem solving skills and working as a team throughout the STEM program. We hope to launch our students into God’s world with an understanding of who He is and the ability to thrive in what He made them to be! The future is bright!
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