OPHIR IS A GREAT PLACE FOR OUR
CHILDREN TO GROW AND LEARN
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
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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 Fairview Dolch 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
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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
MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 SCHEDULE 2013-14
12:45-1:20
1:25-2:30
Lunch
Lunch
11:5512:45
10:5511:55
10:4510:55
9:45-10:45
9:40-9:45
8:40-9:40
8:30 – 8:40
Teacher
Electives/PE
MT-PE
W Th FElectives
Electives/PE
MT-PE
W Th FElectives
A
Break
8th
LA/Soc. St.
Break
6th
Sci
Break
Passing
7th
Sci
Passing
6th
LA/Soc.
St.
6th Math
7th
LA/Soc.
St.
10
STEAM
Project
6/7/8th
ASL
STEAM
Project
6/7/8th
ASL
8th
Sci
Title I
RtI
ements
D
Flag salute and Announc
C
7th Pre-Alg
Passing
All school
B
8th Alg
60
5
60
10
60
50
Title I RtI
35
65
Curriculum will focus on STEAM-based thematic
instruction while including common core standards.
K-3 SCHEDULE 2013-2014
Teacher
8:40-10:30
Mathematics
1:35-2:30
Mathematics
Mathematics
15
60
STEAM
STEAM Writing
ASL
STEAM Writing
ASL
Recess
Language Arts
110
1:251:40
STEAM
(Including Science and
Social Studies)
STEAM
lunch
10
11:5512:35
Minutes
Language Arts
Language Arts
12:35-1:25
Mathematics
Recess
3
Flag and Announcements
2
Lunch
10:3010:45
8:308:40
Language Arts
K
1
10:45-11:55
STEAM
40
50
STEAM Writing
ASL
STEAM Writing
ASL
15
55
Curriculum will focus on STEAM-based thematic
instruction while including common core standards.
4-5 MASTER SCHEDULE 2013-2014
Teacher
8:40-10:35
Language Arts
STEAM
Language Arts
STEAM
115
10
60
50
STEAM
Lunch
Mathematics
ASL
1:15-2:30
12:35-1:15
10
Mathematics
ASL
Recess
Minutes
Flag and Announcements
5
11:45-12:35
10:35-10:45
8:30-8:40
4
10:45-11:45
40
STEAM
75
Curriculum will focus on STEAM-based thematic instruction
while including common core standards.
OPHIR STEAM SCHOOL – FINANCIAL PLAN
2013-2014
Item
Funding Source
Amount
.5 Certificated
Teacher
LUSD
$32,500.
Professional/Curricul LUSD
ar Development
Ophir PTC
$1,500.
$1,000.
Advertising and
Marketing
$1,500.
$1,000.
LUSD
Ophir PTC
Curriculum,
Ophir PTC
Materials, Technology Grant application
(pending)
$9,000.
$2,000- $20,000.
OPHIR STEAM SCHOOL – FINANCIAL PLAN
2014-2015
BASED UPON 200 STUDENT TOTAL ENROLLMENT
Item
Funding Source
Amount
Certificated Teacher
LUSD
$65,000.
Professional/Curricul LUSD
ar Development
Ophir PTC
$1,000.
$1,000.
Advertising and
Marketing
$1,00.
$1,000.
LUSD
Ophir PTC
Curriculum,
Ophir PTC
Materials, Technology Grant application
$9,000.
$2,000- $20,000.
OPHIR STEAM SCHOOL – FINANCIAL PLAN
2015-2016
BASED UPON 225 STUDENT TOTAL ENROLLMENT
Item
Funding Source
Amount
Certificated Teacher
LUSD
$65,000.
Professional/Curricul LUSD
ar Development
Ophir PTC
$1,000.
$1,000.
Advertising and
Marketing
$1,000.
$1,000.
LUSD
Ophir PTC
Curriculum,
Ophir PTC
Materials, Technology Grant application
$9,000.
$2,000- $20,000.
Questions…