S.T.E.A.M. Magnet
Welcome to Taper Avenue S.T.E.A.M Magnet!
Our Mission
Is to foster a love of learning in our students by providing engaging challenging opportunities, that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. The curriculum is designed to integrate S.T.E.A.M. concepts into all subject areas and provide hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to explore, experiment and prepare them for the future through collaboration, innovation, and discovery.
Our Vision
Taper Avenue Elementary and STEAM Magnet will strive to provide a challenging learning environment in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, which supports students to maximize their potential enabling students to be college and career ready and meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Overview
Our Magnet School was founded in 2003 as a "school within a school." Taper STEAM Magnet has grown into a vibrant learning community with two magnet classes per grade level and a capacity of roughly 164 students in grades K-5th.
Teachers in the Magnet program work together to share curriculum and teaching strategies. This collaboration extends to the entire Taper Avenue School, fostering a unified learning environment.
Magnet Program
Featured Project from 4th Grade
This mixed digital media brings awareness to social issues within our communities and how public figures can be inspiring role models through their philanthropy and community outreach. This project was produced by one of our 4th grade magnet students for submission and was the Grand Prize winner to the 2024 Black History Month Written Word and Media Contest, presented by The Academic English Mastery Program through The LAUSD Multilingual Multicultural Education Department.
Featured Project from 1st Grade
This project teaches students about environmental changes, such as rising ocean
levels, through interactive activities and digital media.
1st Grade: A Climate Lesson
May 19, 2022
In this thought-provoking activity, students explore how climate change impacts the oceans and brainstorm solutions.
1st Grade: Rising Oceans
May 19, 2022
Magnet Applications
The Magnet Choices Applications are available each year in October with a deadline in November.
Click the link below for more information and to apply. If you have any questions, please contact our main office or to apply in person.
Magnet Coordinator
Check out Some of our Featured Magnet Projects Below!
Solar Solutions – Grade 3 STEAM Project
How’s It Growing? A 2nd Grade STEAM Project
- Using Hydroponics to Create A More Sustainable Agriculture. 2nd Grade used a Hydroponic System to plant a garden without soil!
- Our 2nd grade class used an Ebb and flow system. This system required placing the plants over a grow bed with a water reservoir underneath with a submersed pump circulating the water.
Robotics Program
visit our Robotics Team Program Page to learn more.
