Mission
Herbert Mills STEAM Elementary is a globally focused K-4 elementary school that is committed to developing culturally competent, critical and creative thinkers through rigorous STEAM best practices rooted in transdisciplinary problem-based learning. Our program prepares students to be competitive in the 21st century global market- place, and to be critical and disciplined thinkers who are able to investigate problems thoroughly and effectively and to understand their potential to drive meaningful and sustainable innovations.
Accolades
ODE Elementary STEAM Designation, FETC STEM Excellence Award
Program Design
Parent Organization
Herbert Mills PTO meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6–7 p.m. to discuss ways to make our school community a warm and safe place to learn and grow.
Self
Motivation - Take ownership of your work and set goals for improvement.
Self-Awareness - Be aware of your body and personal space, and how your words impact others.
Growth Mindset - Believe in yourself and your abilities.
Empathy - Make an effort to recognize and understand the perspectives of others.
Self-Control - Think before you speak or act. Is it kind? Is it safe?
Respect - Treat yourself, our community, and our world with care.
Community
Identifying and Solving Problems - Identify issues in the school community and use strategies such as our design cycle, circles, and restorative conversations to solve them.
Communication - Carefully choose your words to share your feelings and ideas appropriately.
Collaboration - Work cooperatively with others to share ideas and solve problems.
World
Citizenship - Be a responsible, contributing member of the world around you.
Responsible Decision Making - Make choices based on what would be best for the world around you.
Cultural Competence - Work to understand, respect, and effectively communicate with people from other cultures.
Innovative Problem Solver: Uses critical thinking skills to solve authentic problems within the learning environment
Socially and Emotionally Competent: Shows best effort and is able to identify and regulate their own emotions to build positive relationships within the learning community
Effective Communicator: Expresses their ideas and needs, demonstrates active listening skills
Collaborative: Works well with others to complete a task
Culturally Aware, Global Citizen: Respectful to all peers and adults and has a positive impact on the learning community
Herbert Mills STEM Elementary School