1. May 13, 2015

2.  We want our students to be better prepared in math and science.  We want our students to be able to inquire, think, investigate, and innovate.  We want our students to learn to work productively in teams.  We want to prepare our students for successful careers in a 21 st century workforce.

3. YEAR I CCR Obtains STEM Accreditation All Teachers/Admin become STEM Certified All Teachers Complete Thinking Maps and Engineering Model Training All Grade Levels Integrate 2 Science Units Cross Curricular Establish Partnerships with SRP, Toyota, ASU and Other Businesses Begin 1 or More After School STEM Clubs per quarter CCR hosts 1 Sci Tech Festival Event for Parents and Community Members CCR will begin STEM Project(s) Planning for Years 2 & 3, such as Gardens, Outdoor Sci Lab, or Desert Animal Habitat CCR will complete at least 5 STEM GRANTS CCR will begin tracking all 8 th Graders entering PBHS in the STEM Diploma Program Student Advisory Board – Students participate in school decisions YEAR II CCR K-8 will continue and build on all of Year I Implementations CCR K-8 STEM ACADEMY will become an FUSD Signature School Requiring Student Uniforms CCR will build an 8 th Grade STEM Cohort Block All Grade Levels will participate in a Project Based Learning Experience – in conjunction with the School STEM Project(s) All Grade Levels will host local STEM Business Guest Speakers each semester K-5 Grade Levels will host a Science Thematic Unit Showcase for parents and community members CCR will complete additional STEM GRANTS Students & Teachers demonstrate learning CCR will increase the number of 8 th Graders enrolling in the PBHS STEM Diploma Program YEAR III CCR K-8 will continue and build on all of Year I & II Implementations CCR K-8 STEM ACADEMY will begin construction on the School STEM Project(s) - Outdoor Sci Lab - Desert Animal Habitat - Green House - Weather Stations CCR will increase the 8 th Grade STEM Cohort to 2 Blocks All K-8 Teachers will have necessary STEM Resources for Quarterly Integration across all subject areas Interdisciplinary Maintain & Support Grants and Business Partnerships

4. Building Accreditation + Individual Certification (Up to 40 participants) 48" UV Coated indoor/outdoor metal STEM Certified™ sign* 2 Consecutive 8 hour days of Professional Development CCR’s Proposal Dates: July 9 th & 10 th

5. Outdoor Gardens Desert Animal Habitat Outdoor Science Lab Weather Bug Station

6. 3. I am in support of CCR K-8 School transitioning to become “CCR K-8 STEM ACADEMY”. This response represents 511 students at CCR.

8. 6. I am willing to support CCR K-8's Uniform Proposal Guidelines for the upcoming 2015- 2016 school year.