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Ochoa STEAM Academy
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About Our School
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Kindergarten – 5 | Choice
Ochoa seeks to broaden opportunities for students’ early interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through project-based learning, expanded use of technology, and experiential learning. Outdoor learning, corporate partnerships, and field trips offer enhanced opportunities for interaction with engineers and scientists, providing students real-world insight and hands-on experience with leaders in these specialized fields.
2020 Texas Education Agency Accountability Rating
Met Standards in Reading, Math, and Science, Distinctions in Science and Academic Growth
How to know Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Milam Elementary is right for your child:
- Your child is excited about science, technology, engineering, and math.
- You see your child as a creator, builder, and designer.
- Your child thrives in an environment where students collaborate to solve real-world problems and use updated technology across all grade levels.
Unique ways your child can learn and grow here:
- Weekly exposure to Music, Art and Physical Education classes that generate a well-rounded learner
- Extensive interactive technology to prepare students for their digital future
- Visual literacy implementation to deepen comprehension skills
- Learn experientially in our outdoor learning area
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Contact Us
2030 Proctor Dr., Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (Google Map link)
Phone: 972-262-7131
Fax: 972-264-9492
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Curriculum Offerings
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Curriculum Offerings
- Kindergarten to 5th grade levels
- Dual-language program
- Gifted and Talented, Special Education, Dyslexia, Speech
- Specials classes in Art, Music, Physical Education, and Engineering
Extracurricular Opportunities
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Extracurricular Opportunities
- Robotics Club including inter-district, regional and state tournaments and competition
- Astronomy Club
- Garden Club
- Green and Clean Recycling Team
- Kindness Crew
- Choir
- Field trips to museums, zoos, science centers, NASA Houston, Innerspace Caverns, dinosaur valley, botanical gardens, etc.
- Partnerships with universities and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics company
- Career day
- STEM day
- Engineering Week
- Handprints on Hearts Mentoring program
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is unique about your school as a STEM campus?
We provide outdoor experiential learning such as field trips to museums, zoos, science centers, NASA in Houston, and other places that will enhance students’ learning in science and the world around them. We have two state-of-the-art high school size science labs equipped with science equipment and lab materials necessary to implement elementary STEM curriculum.
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Is there a special class only for STEM?
STEM is incorporated in all subject areas through project-based learning, critical-thinking and problem-solving. Students will be required to design and build projects, create presentations, and present projects to classmates. Students attend a weekly Engineering class where they learn robotics engineering, coding, technology applications and other skills that will enhance their knowledge in STEM.
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Do you offer art, music, and PE?
We want all students to be well rounded in all areas. Yes, our students attend art, music and PE classes for all grade levels as part of the required curriculum in elementary grades.
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How do I know if my child has interests in STEM?
If you see your child as a creator, builder and designer, then our school is the school of choice for your child.