What does the day look like? S.T.E.M. Academy Curriculum ...

What does the day look like?

Students are engaged daily in a devoted block of instructional time for creativity, team leadership, problem solving, and cross-curricular applications that are integrated with Habits of Mind. In addition, students participate in other rigorous core subjects such as English Language Arts and Math.

How is a S.T.E.M. learning environment different from your average elementary and middle level classroom?

Students learn how to think and apply their skills across the curriculum. They do this by:• Engaging in project & problem-based learning• Collaborating in an active learning environment• Participating in Service-Learning in their community • Applying what they learn to real-life 21st century situations• Synthesizing learning outside classroom in monthly field excursions

S.T.E.M. Academy Curriculum

Science: K-5 FOSS Science Program - Problem –based, hands–on activities that promote student collaboration and inquiry.6-8 Students engage in a lab-based inquiry science course in which they explore scientific concepts through experiential learning.

Technology: K-5 Classrooms are equipped with student Wi-Fi, 10 iPod carts. 6-8 5 laptop carts, flipped classroom in the area of math. Refining the potential of mobile technologies for teaching and learning using iPod and netbook devices. Students are encouraged to bring their own device.

Engineering: K-5 Engineering is Elementary curriculum: In alignment with FOSS Science, each unit contains a design challenge. Career and Technical Education provides engaging hands on S.T.E.M. curriculum that prepares students to be innovative and productive leaders in S.T.E.M.6-8 Students apply their scientific and technical knowledge with industry standard tools to collaboratively solve real-world problems posed in their students. 7th and 8th grade students additionally en-gage in Career and Technical Education courses to become prepared for a S.T.E.M. Career

Math: K-8 Eureka Math Curriculum: Providing hands-on, in depth lessons including real world problem solving, and a high level of rigor. 3-5 KEMS curriculum: Key Elements to Mathematical Success, provides hands-on, concrete, teaching & learning of mathematical concepts6-8 HOLT: students have 2 options. They either ca-continue in grade level math or challenge them-selves with an accelerated mathematics pathway.

S.T.E.M. Academy students have a variety of options for learning, building and participating, such as:• Same and mixed age

groupings• Integrated learning across

all curricular areas• Learning from highly

qualified educators with training and education in the S.T.E.M. disciplines

• Lego Robotics• ROV

(Remotely Operated Vehicles)

• Health & Fitness

• Band• Habits of Mind• Graphic Arts• Career and Technical

Education Courses• Spanish Immersion• S.T.E.M. electives for 6-8th

grade students• Yearbook• ASB (Associated Student Body)

• Outdoor Learning Center• Honor Society

S.T.E.M. classrooms fully integrate subject areas instead of subjects being taught in isolation.

S.T.E.M.bridges Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math to promote problem solving through knowledge, innovation, and the ability to analyze, reason, and communicate ideas.

West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy520 National Ave S

Bremerton, WA 98312

Please contact usshould you need moreinformation(360) 473-4600www.bremertonschools.org

Is my child eligible to attend the S.T.E.M. Academy?

• All students, K-8, who live within the West Hills attendance area are eligible

• All other Bremerton School District elementary students can apply for open enrollment

• Out-of-district students would be considered upon space availability

Does West Hills have a Mandatory Uniform Policy?

West Hills STEM Academy does have a mandatory uniform policy. A school uniform helps promote pride and professionalism and reminds all that our primary focus is on academics. The quality of work that students produce at school is affected by their personal appearance. At West Hills, students may wear solid colors of Navy Blue, White, Black, or Khaki, in any combination tops or bottoms. Sweaters or sweatshirts worn in the school building itself need to follow the color code, other outerwear and shoes can be the students choice.

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Inspiring a community of 21st century

life-long learners who are equipped to explain, explore, engage, elaborate,

and evaluate in a global

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Leaders Tomorrow

Parents should know:

Managing Impulsivity Thinks before acting, is intentional

Striving for Accuracy - Uses criteria to evaluate quality, demonstrates craftsmanship

Gathering Data Through the Senses - Observes using all sensory pathways, engages the multiple intelligences

Thinking About Thinking - Metacognition - Puts into words his/her own thinking; self-reflects

Thinking Interdependently - Builds on other people’s thinking; works collaboratively

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision Uses words carefully; strives for specificity in language

Finding Humor - Exhibits a whimsical approach to life

Persisting - Keeps on trying; does not give up easily

Applying Past knowledge to New Situations - Learns from experience

Questioning and Problem Posing - Asks Questions; enjoys problem solving; is curious. Enjoys making and doing original things, strives for fluency and elaboration.

Creating, Imagining, Innovating - Enjoys making and doing original things, strives for fluency and elaboration

Listening with Understanding - Listens to others attentively and Empathy and with sensitivity

Takes Responsible Risks - Willing to take on new challenges; not afraid of making mistakes

Responding with Wonderment and Awe - Enjoys problem solving; demonstrates curiosity

Remains Open to Continuous Learning - Strives for improvement; searches for new and better ways

Art Costa - Author

HABITS of MIND“Habits of Mind are the characteristics of what students can do when they are confronted with problems, the resolutions of which are not immediately apparent.”