Atlantic West Elementary Sprouting Stem

  • Atlantic West Elementary (AWE), is a Sprouting STEM Magnet School. AWE’s standards-based curriculum is teacher-developed, fully integrated, and inclusive of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Instruction focuses on project-based learning and supports AWE’s objective of empowering students to be 21st Century thinkers. Research-based hands-on activities are incorporated into the mathematics to ensure a well-rounded, student-focused curriculum. AWE follows an inclusive model that provides all students, K-5, with the opportunity to participate in all STEM related activities.

     

Program Offers

  • Kindergarten, first and second-grade classroom schedules dedicate a daily block of time to high-quality science content instruction integrated with language arts, social studies, and math. Third, fourth, and fifth-grade classroom schedules integrate Science content instruction in a daily two-hour literacy block. Students read informational science texts as they master grade-level reading and writing skills. All classrooms across all grade levels apply science content learning through non-negotiable weekly hands-on activities and inquiry learning opportunities.
    Many students participate in after-school enrichment clubs such as our Environmental,  Musical, Chess, Safety Patrol, Debate, and Best Buddies Clubs. These clubs enrich and enhance our students' understanding of cultural diversity, mathematic applications, environmental concerns, and social injustice issues, encompassing them in technology and engineering-based problem-solving opportunities.  
  • Applications for Fall 2024 are now being accepted at this time. Please visit the School Choice Page to complete your application.

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