OPHIR

B U I LD I N

G OU R P

R O G RA M FO R

T H E FU T U R E !

OPHIR IS A GREAT PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN TO GROW AND LEARN

PRESENTING…

STEAMCurriculum and program changes to

benefit our children.

STEAMScienceTechnology EngineeringArt and ASL – American Sign Language Mathematics

• 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

STEAM INCLUDES…

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGEASL 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

K Starting the Adventure…

Exploring our World1st “Pondering” Our

World2nd Balance in Motion3rd Natural Treasures4th California

Connections5th ExplorationMiddle School- 6th ,7th , 8th -

The Wonders of the World

STEAM FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL

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MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 SCHEDULE 2013-14Teacher

8:30 – 8:40

8:40-9:40

9:40-9:45

9:45-10:45 10:45-10:55

10:55-11:55

11:55-12:45

12:45-1:20

1:25-2:30

 

A All school 8th Alg

Passing 7th Pre-Alg

Break 6th Math

STEAMProject 6/7/8th

ASL 

Lunch

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ASL

Lunch

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6th Sci

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8th Sci

       

D ements

Title IRtI

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  10 60 5 60 10 60 50 35

65  Curriculum will focus on STEAM-based thematic instruction while including common core standards.

K-3 SCHEDULE 2013-2014Teach

er8:30-8:40

8:40-10:30 10:30-10:45

10:45-11:55 11:55-12:35 Lunch

12:35-1:25 1:25-

1:40

1:35-2:30 

K Flag and Announcements

Language Arts Recess

Mathematics lunch

 STEAM

(Including Science and Social Studies)

Recess

 STEAM Writing

ASL

1 Language Arts Mathematics STEAM STEAM WritingASL

2 Language Arts Mathematics STEAM STEAM WritingASL

3 Language Arts Mathematics STEAM STEAM WritingASL

Minutes

10 110 15 60 40 50 15 55

Curriculum will focus on STEAM-based thematic instruction while including common core standards.

4-5 MASTER SCHEDULE 2013-2014Teacher 8:

30-8:40

8:40-10:35 10:35-10:45

10:45-11:45 11:45-12:35 

12:35-1:15

1:15-2:30

4 Flag and Announcements

 Mathematics

ASL

Recess

 Language Arts

 STEAM

Lunch 

 STEAM

5 MathematicsASL

 Language Arts STEAM STEAM

Minutes 10 115 10 60 50 40 75Curriculum 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/Curricular Development

LUSDOphir PTC

$1,500.$1,000.

Advertising and Marketing

LUSDOphir PTC

$1,500.$1,000.

Curriculum, Materials, Technology

Ophir PTCGrant application (pending)

$9,000.$2,000- $20,000.

OPHIR STEAM SCHOOL – FINANCIAL PLAN

2014-2015BASED UPON 200 STUDENT TOTAL ENROLLMENT

Item Funding Source AmountCertificated Teacher

LUSD $65,000.

Professional/Curricular Development

LUSDOphir PTC

$1,000.$1,000.

Advertising and Marketing

LUSDOphir PTC

$1,00.$1,000.

Curriculum, Materials, Technology

Ophir PTCGrant application

$9,000.$2,000- $20,000.

OPHIR STEAM SCHOOL – FINANCIAL PLAN

2015-2016BASED UPON 225 STUDENT TOTAL ENROLLMENT

Item Funding Source AmountCertificated Teacher

LUSD $65,000.

Professional/Curricular Development

LUSDOphir PTC

$1,000.$1,000.

Advertising and Marketing

LUSDOphir PTC

$1,000.$1,000.

Curriculum, Materials, Technology

Ophir PTCGrant application

$9,000.$2,000- $20,000.

OPHIR STEAM ACADEMY

P O S I TI V

E CH A N G E F

O R OU R S

T U D E N T S !

Questions…