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Gale Pond Alamo STEAM Academy
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GP Alamo STEAM Academy focuses on high student achievement while regularly incorporating problem based learning. Our instructional focus centers around the STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Teachers and students are encouraged to be their unique selves, which adds value to the classroom, school, and the world. Adopting a growth mindset and engaging in multiple styles of learning are important to the culture of our school.
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Mission
We exist to prepare all students to be self-navigating critical thinkers for life.
Vision
To be the premier school in ECISD providing an excellent and innovative education for success in life.
How to know Gale Pond Alamo is right for your child:
- Your child wants to learn to be a creative problem solver.
- Your child can collaborate with others and be an asset to their class and school.
- Your child can be challenged by a rigorous curriculum.
Unique ways your child can learn and grow here:
- Learn the Design Thinking Process through a rich STEAM curriculum
- Develop a sense of wellbeing in a Whole Child focused, safe, structured learning environment
- Emphasis on setting and achieving both short and long-term goals to center focus and drive student growth
Gale Pond Alamo STEAM Academy
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801 E. 23rd St., Odessa, TX 79761
432-456-1019
Principal - Elisha Sessions
Grades Offered - Pre-K4 through 5th Grade
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Curriculum
GP Alamo STEAM Academy teaches both a traditional elementary curriculum and unique STEAM-focused lessons. The goal of our school is for all students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally through innovative student-centered lessons, and to establish learning structures that fundamentally build on the concepts of learning at developmentally appropriate stages.
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Course Offerings
GP Alamo STEAM Academy serves students with personalized learning at their unique academic level to build a foundation for their PK-12 education. In addition to the standard K-5 curriculum, we offer Pre-K4, bilingual, gifted and talented, weekly art lessons, guitar, music, and special academic services for children with identified needs.
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Extracurricular Opportunities
GP Alamo STEAM offers a number of extracurricular activities for its students, including art, afterschool sports, STEAM Club, JR VIPS, guitar lessons, robotics club, and chess challenges.
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Enrollment Requirements
Attend a parent orientation either virtually or face to face prior to our annual Choice Lottery process.
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Student Expectations
GP Alamo STEAM is a standard attire (uniform) campus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is your campus a year-round school? - No, we are no longer considered year round, but we do incorporate STEAM days within the school year.
- Does your campus participate in the extended day program? - Yes, students at Alamo have an extended school day.
- Do students wear uniforms? - Yes
- Is there tuition for PreK-4? - Yes, PreK-4 students who do not meet income eligibility requirements will pay a tuition fee.