Mistletoe STEM Institute

Initial Designation: 2010

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School Details

  • Principal: Cody Brawley
  • District: Enterprise Elementary School District
  • County: Shasta County
  • Community: Urban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Faculty uses effective strategies for developing student social skills, including wide variety of co-curricular activities
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Our school intentionally connects with other schools in our district and with community partners to ensure integration in our community
  • Social Equity - Diverse cultures are reflected in our school's curriculum, media center, activities, and faculty support

Description

Mistletoe STEM Institute engages students in grades 3 through 8 through integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics experiences that connect learning with realistic challenges. Students explore robotics, jet propulsion, genetics, hydraulics, electricity, environmental science, and geology while researching problems, designing solutions, testing ideas, and evaluating results. Middle grade electives include digital photography, yearbook, study skills, band, art, leadership through WEB, and media arts, where students produce Bulldog Bark videos and school news. Access to classroom Chromebooks strengthens technology rich instruction, while honors math supports advanced preparation. The school has also earned three consecutive Schools to Watch designations, reflecting sustained excellence in academics, curriculum, and school climate. Mistletoe is a caring community where Bulldogs discover their strengths, build leadership, and approach the future with curiosity and confidence.
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