STEAM

The West Bloomfield School District is pleased to announce the continued implementation of Elementary STEAM instructional initiatives, which includes Roosevelt's designation as a STEAM-focused elementary school.  Roosevelt incorporates a whole-school approach in integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math learning experiences into all content areas.  This includes partnerships with professionals in the field from universities and the business world to work alongside students on STEAM focused Project-Based Learning experiences.  The benefits include: access to professional expertise, exposure to various STEAM career pathways, learning to work as part of a collaborative team, expanded learning opportunities, hands-on application of learning, and deeper understanding of the workforce.  Project-Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge.  STEAM programs use critical thinking skills and also incorporate the arts into their framework by recognizing that in order to be successful in technical fields, students must also be creative.  STEAM innovation combines the mind of a scientist or technologist with that of an artist or designer.  

Design Center

Roosevelt has transitioned the iCenter into a Design Center, which serves as the building's STEAM hub.  In the Design Center, students learn by doing, and their creations are rooted in essential knowledge that they have learned and applied from the curriculum.  Roosevelt STEAM openings are available to students entering Kindergarten for:

• Students currently enrolled in West Bloomfield School District
• District Resident Students not currently attending a West Bloomfield School District school
• Schools of Choice students

All Applicants must meet program criteria

Applicants will be selected based on a review of the following criteria:  

• Incoming Kindergarten students will engage in an age-appropriate performance task led by an early elementary educator. 
• They will not need to provide any preschool grades or attendance records.  

Schools of Choice Applicants:  If you meet criteria, you will be entered into our Schools of Choice lottery.  Applicants with siblings currently attending West Bloomfield Schools will be given preference in the lottery.

The West Bloomfield School District is pleased to announce growth of our STEAM program at the high school level.  This is a part of the district's K-12 STEAM instructional initiatives.  STEAM programs employ a Project-Based Learning approach, a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex questions, problem, or challenge.  STEAM uses critical thinking skills and incorporates the arts into this framework by recognizing that in order to be successful in technical fields, students must also be creative.  

The High School STEAM Pathway is available in grades 9-12:

Project Lead the Way Engineering Course Requirement - PLTW Engineering courses engage students in interdisciplinary activities like working with a client to design a home, programming electronic devices or robotic arms, or exploring algae as a biofuel source.  These activities not only build knowledge, and skills in engineering, but also empower students to develop essential skills such as problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.  

In addition to Project Lead the Way Engineering, students are encouraged to explore our other STEAM/Project-Based opportunities available for all students in 11th and 12th grade, including

• Medical Mentorship
• Science Capstone: Investigation and Design
• Professional Mentorship
• Business/Marketing DECA

High School STEAM openings are available for students in grades 9-12 for:

• Students currently enrolled in the West Bloomfield School District
• District Resident Students not currently attending a West Bloomfield School District School
• Schools of Choice Students

Applicants will be selected based on a review of the following criteria:

1. Semester 1 report card - Out-of-District applicants will need to submit this BEFORE signing up for an assessment date.  Please see application for more information. 
2. CogAT Screener Assessment - Once the applicant's Semester 1 report card is submitted, they will be asked to select a date/time to attend one of ur assessment opportunities.  Applicants will take the CogAT Screener, which measure ability and reasoning.  

Schools of Choice applicants:  If you meet criteria, you will be entered into our Schools of Choice lottery.  Applicants with siblings currently attending West Bloomfield Schools will be given preference in the lottery.