About
STEAM@Stipe is a transitional kindergarten through sixth grade school that provides the earliest access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) within project based learning and SEAL educational designs. We inspire and engage all students with a transformational approach where students learn by doing. Through our partnerships with Silicon Valley companies, our purpose is to develop our diverse population into engineers, designers, artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs of the future.
Our six pillars remind us to maintain focus on our core values in support of the development of the whole child.
Pillar I: Rooted in Cultural Identity - We value the diverse cultural backgrounds of our students, teachers, families, and community.
Pillar 2: Earliest Access - Starting in Transitional Kindergarten, students engage in opportunities that explore real-world problems, developing an early foundation for STEAM skills.
Pillar 3: Varied Learning Spaces - Students have access to a MakerSpace, outdoor learning areas, and flexible, modular seating in classrooms.
Pillar 4: Integrated Approach - We employ culturally responsive instruction in which students are guided to make connections across the content areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math while developing strong academic language and literacy skills.
Pillar 5: Development of Growth Mindsets - We focus on the development of Maker Mindsets. Students learn by designing, experimenting, revising, making mistakes, and trying again.
Pillar 6: Strong Partnerships - In addition to community involvement, we leverage Silicon Valley high tech firms and access to their resources to facilitate authentic experiences.
Community Partners
Sobrato Organization
Sobrato Early Academic Language Model (SEAL) is designed as a comprehensive model of intensive, enriched language and literacy education designed for English language learners, starting in preschool and continuing through fourth grade. It was designed by Dr. Laurie Olsen, a national expert in English language learner education. A national advisory group provided initial input, and continues to advise the project as the model evolves. http://www.sobrato.com/program-model/
Boys and Girls Club
BGCSV takes a holistic approach to creating well-rounded, confident, and healthy youth and aims to provide programs and services that speak to all aspects of a child's development. To achieve these goals, comprehensive curricula are provided within the following Core Enrichment Program Areas that address the academic, linguistic and cognitive growth, and emotional and social needs of youth. Core Program Areas are age and developmentally appropriate; are supportive of the diversity of children and families served, including culture and language; and are operationally efficient and effective. BGCSV is an afterschool service provider for students TK & up. https://www.bgclub.org/
Walk n' Roll
Walk n' Roll San Jose is funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission through its Climate Initiatives Program with the goal of increasing walking and biking to school, fostering a healthy and active lifestyle, and reducing traffic congestion and related air pollution, leading to a safer environment within school zones. http://www.getstreetsmarts.org/walknroll/
Chapter One
Chapter One transforms children's futures with 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most: kindergarten, first, and second grade. In collaboration with corporate volunteers, Chapter One provides virtual reading support to many students in first and second grade at STEAM@Stipe. https://www.chapterone.org
Readers are Leaders
Readers are Leaders work with teachers and reading specialists to choose books that will engage struggling readers and also match their reading abilities. The goal is to offer a variety of books so that young readers will be able to choose books that feed their interests and stimulate an appetite for further reading. http://www.readersareleadersnonprofit.org/