CCR STEM ACADEMY PROPOSAL

May 13, 2015

We want our students to be better prepared in math and science.

We want our students to be able to inquire, think, investigate, and innovate.

We want our students to learn to work productively in teams.

We want to prepare our students for successful careers in a 21st century workforce.

Why Implement STEM?

YEAR I

• CCR Obtains STEM Accreditation

• All Teachers/Admin become STEM Certified

• All Teachers Complete Thinking Maps and Engineering Model Training

• All Grade Levels Integrate 2 Science Units Cross Curricular

• Establish Partnerships with SRP, Toyota, ASU and Other Businesses

• Begin 1 or More After School STEM Clubs per quarter

• CCR hosts 1 Sci Tech Festival Event for Parents and Community Members

• CCR will begin STEM Project(s) Planning for Years 2 & 3, such as Gardens, Outdoor Sci Lab, or Desert Animal Habitat

• CCR will complete at least 5 STEM GRANTS

• CCR will begin tracking all 8th Graders entering PBHS in the STEM Diploma Program

• Student Advisory Board – Students participate in school decisions

YEAR II

• CCR K-8 will continue and build on all of Year I Implementations

• CCR K-8 STEM ACADEMY will

become an FUSD Signature School Requiring Student Uniforms

• CCR will build an 8th Grade STEM Cohort Block

• All Grade Levels will participate in a Project Based Learning Experience – in conjunction with the School STEM Project(s)

• All Grade Levels will host local STEM Business Guest Speakers each semester

• K-5 Grade Levels will host a Science Thematic Unit Showcase for parents and community members

• CCR will complete additional STEM GRANTS

• Students & Teachers demonstrate learning

• CCR will increase the number of 8th Graders enrolling in the PBHS STEM Diploma Program

YEAR III

• CCR K-8 will continue and build on all of Year I & II Implementations

• CCR K-8 STEM ACADEMY will begin construction on the School STEM Project(s)

• - Outdoor Sci Lab• - Desert Animal Habitat• - Green House• - Weather Stations

• CCR will increase the 8th Grade STEM Cohort to 2 Blocks

• All K-8 Teachers will have necessary STEM Resources for Quarterly Integration across all subject areas

• Interdisciplinary

• Maintain & Support Grants and Business Partnerships

CCR K-8 STEM ACADEMY 3-Year Implementation Plan

Building Accreditation + Individual Certification(Up to 40 participants)

48" UV Coated indoor/outdoor metal  STEM Certified™ sign*

 2 Consecutive 8 hour days of Professional Development

CCR’s Proposal Dates: July 9th & 10th

STEM Academy – School Wide Project Ideas

Outdoor GardensDesert Animal HabitatOutdoor Science LabWeather Bug Station

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342 Surveys Total

3. I am in support of CCR K-8 School transitioning to become “CCR K-8 STEM ACADEMY”.

This response represents 511

students at CCR.

5. I understand that if CCR K-8 becomes a STEM CERTIFIED SCHOOL there will be a “3-Year Integration Plan” in order to obtain certification, train staff, and obtain the necessary curriculum materials across multiple core subject areas. I am excited about this opportunity for my child and support this positive initiative at CCR.

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Part II: STUDENT UNIFORM SURVEY QUESTIONS #6-11

6. I am willing to support CCR K-8's Uniform Proposal Guidelines for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.

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8. If CCR K-8 School Uniforms are approved by the F.U.S.D. Board of Education on May 15th, I will have enough time to plan and purchase the required clothes for my child/children by the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year.

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9. If CCR K-8 becomes a student uniform school, this would be a major financial hardship for my family.

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