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Ophir. Building our program for the future !. Ophir is A great place for our children to grow and learn. Presenting…. STE A M Curriculum and program changes to benefit our children. STE A M. Science Technology Engineering A rt and A SL – A merican Sign Language Mathematics.
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Ophir Building our program for the future !
Presenting… • STEAM • Curriculum and program changes to benefit our children.
STEAM Science Technology Engineering Art and ASL – American Sign Language Mathematics
STEAM includes… • Science – A way of THINKING • Technology – A way of DOING • Engineering - a way of DESIGNING • Art/ASL – a way of CREATING/COMMUNICATING • Mathematics – a way of MEASURING
American Sign Language • ASL is considered the fourth most common language in the United States. • Ophir has had sign language on its campus for more than 20 years! • Benefits of Learning a Second Language: • narrows achievement gap • benefits academic progress in other subject areas • enhances a student’s sense of achievement • enhances career opportunities • benefits higher order, abstract and creative thinking • enriches and enhances cognitive development • benefits self confidence and cultural sensitivity throughout their lives
Ophir’s Sign Language Curriculum • Pre-3rd: Signing Time • Classroom Edition Basic ASL signs for the school environment to get the communication ball rolling • 1st-3rd FairviewDolch Words and Reading • Bridges-multiple meaning words • 4th & 5th Signing Fun and Sign with Kids!- ASL vocabulary, phrases, games and activities • 6th-8th: Signing Naturally-Delves deeper into the formal nuances of American Sign Language as a language with syntax (word order) and grammar unique to a visual language
Through STEAM we will provide… • Preparation for viable career paths • Problem solving / critical thinking • Project based learning • Service learning • Art to support engineering designs, scientific concepts, mathematical sequencing • Robotics teams • Field trips
STEAM for each Grade level • K Starting the Adventure… • Exploring our World • 1st “Pondering” Our World • 2nd Balance in Motion • 3rd Natural Treasures • 4th California Connections • 5th Exploration • Middle School- 6th ,7th , 8th - The Wonders of the World
STEAM Night for Families! Marketing our new program April 25, 2013
Middle School 6-8 Schedule 2013-14 Curriculum will focus on STEAM-based thematic instruction while including common core standards.
K-3 Schedule 2013-2014 Curriculum will focus on STEAM-based thematic instruction while including common core standards.
4-5 Master Schedule 2013-2014 Curriculum will focus on STEAM-based thematic instruction while including common core standards.
Ophir STEAM School – Financial Plan2014-2015Based upon 200 Student Total Enrollment
Ophir STEAM School – Financial Plan2015-2016Based upon 225 Student Total Enrollment
Ophir STEAM Academy Positive change for our students! Questions…