Our goal is to provide students of all ages with the opportunity to learn and grow in a rich and developmentally appropriate environment. Our highly qualified teachers provide hands-on, interactive learning activities based on the Arizona State Standards that challenge students’ imaginations and encourage essential skills for success in both school and life. Every effort is made to integrate the content areas of English, mathematics, science, social studies, and technology in such a way students understand the interconnectedness of these disciplines and gain insight into the way the real world works.
Internal Resources
- Instructional Coaching in the areas of Math and Reading.
- Educational Technology Assistance
- Curriculum Maps
Links for Teachers
Student assessment data helps teachers identify areas of student need. Study groups, tutoring sessions and individual attention are then targeted for that student.
District Benchmark: The District works with Galileo for benchmark assessments. The exams are taken three times per year.
DIBELS: The DIBELS assessment is used with K-5 students to identify their reading needs.
District Writing Assessments: Students in Grades 3-12 are required to participate in the Writing Assessment program. These examinations are based on the 6-Trait writing model and give students specific feedback about their strengths and weaknesses in writing.
AIMS: This reading, writing, math and science norm-referenced examination is administered to students in 10th grade and is a requirement for graduation. It is required by the Arizona Department of Education.
AIMS DPA: This reading, writing, math and science norm-referenced examination is administered to students grades 3-8 as per the Arizona Department of Education
Terra Nova:This standardized examination is required of all 2nd grade and 9th grade students in the state of Arizona. It is given in lieu of the AIMS DPA or AIMS examination.
Chapter Tests: Teachers administer chapter tests as needed in the course of their teaching.
Curriculum Links
