STEM Science and engineering practices are designed to

STEM, Science and engineering practices are designed to strengthen and develop students understanding of the nature of science and engineering. v 1. Asking questions and defining problems v 2. Developing and using models v 3. Planning and carrying out investigations v 4. Analyzing and interpreting data v 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking v 6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions v 7. Engaging in argument from evidence v 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information 1

Science Curriculum ▪ Riverview STEM Academy will use Project Lead The Way, known as PLTW as the primary STEM curriculum. PLTW is an innovative, project-based approach that fosters collaboration and builds critical thinking skills. ▪ PLTW aligns to Common Core State Standards for Math and English Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards, and other national and state standards. 2

Additional Science Curriculum ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Engineering, It’s Elementary AIMS – Integrated Math and Sciences Activities i. Ready Assessment and student lessons Aerojet – Aerospace curriculum Bee. Bots Robotics Accelerated Math Accelerated Reader Virtual Field Trips and Conferences Education City – ELA, Math, & Science District Adopted ELA, Math, & Social Studies 3

v 1 st and 2 nd grade Early/Late v. And BASE Program 8: 25 – 1: 52 AM Session 15 Students BASE Program Extended Day 8: 25– 9: 10 Extended Day 1: 52 -2: 37 30 Students 9: 10 – 2: 37 PM Session 15 Students

v. Kindergarten 8: 15 – 1: 42 AM Session 12 Students 24 Students 9: 00 – 2: 27 PM Session 12 Students

Learning Center Program for all grades K-5 Response to Intervention – Rt. I GATE Program Intervention Teacher Grade Level Teachers Resource Teacher Learning Center Classroom Teacher Individualized instruction Small Group Fluency instruction Classroom Teacher Comprehension Story Strategies analysis and readers theater.

Riverview School-wide Positive Behavior Support Program Anti-Bullying Program Second Step B. E. S. T. Building Effective Schools Together Positive Behavior Support – B. E. S. T. Right-On Rockets Tickets to reward positive behavior Riverview Rockets Are: Respectful, Responsible, Safe Recognition Assembly Behaviorist Support Systematic Supervision Training for all staff Social and Emotional support with district MFT’s and Social workers.

Contact Information ØSchool Web Site: www. fcusd. org/rve ØParent/Student Handbook available-online ØParent Rights and Responsibility-online ØStudent Conduct Code-online ØPrincipal email: tpeterso@fcusd. org ØOffice Phone: 916 -294 -2435

Traffic, Safety, and “Getting the Day off to a good start. ” v Pull up to within 18” of the curb to load and unload from the curbside v Don’t leave car unattended in the yellow or red zones. v If you are going to leave your car unattended, park it on the street or parking lot. v Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up v Do not double park to pick up or drop off

Don’t leave cars unattended in the yellow or red zones.

Pull up to within 18” of the curb

Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up

Do not double park to pick up or drop off