October is Principal’s Appreciation Month, and we are thrilled to honor and celebrate our incredible school leader, Kaitlin Gretkierewicz! At Rogers Ranch STEM Academy, we recognize the vital role our principal plays in shaping the success of our …
Read MoreEach year one teacher from each school is selected to receive the district’s Excellence in Education Award. This prestigious award is given to those who attain high academic achievement for their students, provide exceptional service and leadership at …
Read MoreRogers Ranch performed this months classroom spotlight for the Governing Board members and community. Ms. Leary, Ms. Oines and 7 of our very own 5th grade mathematician demonstrated an instructional routine from Eureka called Critique a Flawed Response. …
Read MoreRogers Ranch is a STEM school. STEM education focuses on academic programs that combine science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in meaningful, hands-on, inquiry-based learning environments. Students are immersed in learning activities that incorporate these concepts as they foster 21st Century skills, such as critical thinking, information literacy, and collaboration and investigate solutions to real-world problems. STEM education plays a critical role in the personal success of students and the building of our economic, environmental, and technological future. A solid foundation in STEM education helps to prepare students for the competitive global workforce and the demands of the 21st Century. While our school is STEM– focused, students continue to develop literacy skills, frequently writing and utilizing informational text related to STEM topics. STEM topics are integrated into all subject areas including social studies, art, music, and P.E.
Our new facilities allow us to provide our students with the latest technologies, including school-wide Wi-Fi and a fully equipped Paxton-Patterson Action Lab. Here, lessons are computer-based, hands-on, open-ended, and focus on problem solving.
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