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“A” Rated District for Accountability and Achievement 1 of Top 5 Districts in Maricopa County

Barry Goldwater High School Region

Barry Goldwater High School 1. 2011 A+ School of Excellence by Arizona Education Foundation 2. International Baccalaureate Program

• One of sixteen offered in Arizona ‐ addresses the academic needs of the highly motivated student

• Students can choose one of two programs – IB Diploma or IB Certificates • Student can earn IB Certificates in English, French, Spanish, American History,

Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math Studies, Theatre, Visual Arts, High Level Mathematics, Dance, Instrumental Music, Studio Art, Social and Cultural Anthropology

3. Senior Institute at Barry Goldwater High School

• Culmination of each student’s academic experience, highlighting the skills they have learned and the ability to lean on one’s self

• Students create personal portfolios, work with personal teacher mentors and complete an end of year “Senior Project” which is presented to a panel of judges for scoring

4. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs in Culinary Arts (newly built $1

million Culinary Center), Architectural Drafting, Law Enforcement and more 5. 2010‐2011 college scholarships totaling $4,523,364

Constitution

1. Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) School • $500,000 program focused on in‐depth teaching and learning funded by the

U.S. Department of Education • Increase academic growth by 1 to 1‐1/2 years in a school year

2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, net books, clickers, webcams, digital and document cameras

3. Fine arts include band and choir

4. Century Before and After School Program including a piano lab, arts, music, PE and

summer program funded by Arizona Department of Education

5. Free breakfast in all classrooms and monthly free Farmer’s Market open to the community in partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank

Deer Valley Middle School

1. Academic‐Focused Programs

• A strong emphasis on high school and college readiness

• Advanced and gifted services

• Free weekly tutoring program and Annual Jump Start Summer Program

• Systems Approach to Learning • Teaches students goal setting, putting them in charge of the results of their

education and measurement on progress towards goals and objectives • Individualized teaching instruction

2. Community Outreach Programs

• Family Resource Center provides parent training and access to computers for job applications and community services

• Synergy Project, a collaboration with businesses and feeder schools on regional projects including service learning and community events

3. Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS), a discipline program focused

on recognizing the positive and strong campus‐wide procedures

4. Fine arts programs are band and choir and athletics include volleyball, cross country, basketball, wrestling, spirit line, baseball, softball and track and field

5. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, net books, clickers,

webcams, digital and document cameras

Desert Sage 1. Small group instruction offered at all grade levels 2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, webcams, digital and

document cameras 3. Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model provides a way of understanding and

implementing the science of learning (how the brain learns). The HET model integrates five learning principals which are derived from the neuroscience of bodybrain research:

• Intelligence is a function of experience • Learning is an inseparable partnership between brain and body • There are multiple intelligences (ways of solving problems and/or producing

products) • Learning is a two‐step process: Emotion and Movement • Personality impacts learning and performance

4. Annual community events including Family Art Night, Read‐A‐Thon and Carnival 5. Fine arts include band and choir

Desert Winds 1. 2011 A+ School of Excellence awarded by Arizona Education Foundation with a

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus 2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, clickers, digital and

document cameras

3. Free 21st Century Before and After School Program from the Arizona Department of Education

• Tuition‐free Early Bird Tutoring Program (7‐ 8 a.m.) and 21st Century Learning Academy (3 ‐5 p.m.)

• Programs include math, reading, a piano lab, technology and Weather Bug Club

4. High Quality Early Childhood Programs

• First Things First Program for children five and under • Developmental Preschool • Head Start • Community Education Preschool • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)

5. Music Programs (under the direction of classically trained highly qualified

music/band teacher) • Electronic piano lab • Intermediate grade chorus • Symphonic band • Honors band

Esperanza Music Academy 1. Excelling School Label by the Arizona Department of Education 2011

2. Music Academy

• Provides students with daily access to vocal/and or instrumental music instruction

• Students participate handbells, strings, a piano lab, and an instrumental Program

• Student music activities include a traveling iPod cart, a Musical Artist in Residence Program and partnership with the Musical Instrument Museum

3. Special Programs

• Brummitt‐Taylor Music Listening Program‐ Students study composers by listening to music selections over the PA system, informing them of the name of the composer, the name of the composition and artistic characteristics of the featured work.

• GarageBand Program‐ Students can compose, record, arrange, edit and mix a song to create a professional quality CD or podcast and print their own sheet music.

• Musical Conservatory Opportunities‐ Students can participate in handbells, orchestra, chorus and band. All students will learn about piano and learn to play the piano using a keyboarding music delivery model.

• Professional Guest Artists‐ This program offers students the opportunity to study, observe, and work with professional artists‐in‐residence.


5. Free breakfast in all classrooms

Norterra Canyon 1. Rated “A” for Accountability and Achievement by Arizona Department of Education

in 2011 2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, net books, clickers,

webcams, digital and document cameras 3. Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model provides a way of understanding and




4. Community Education Programs

• Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before & After Care

5. Other Programs

• Band and choir • Athletics‐ baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and spirit line • Character education program

Park Meadows 1. Rated “A” for Accountability and Achievement by Arizona Department of Education 2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, net books, clickers,


3. Additional Services • Highly qualified specialist in reading, math and kindergarten • Instructional coach in reading and math • Special Education and speech services • Developmental Preschool • Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program, focused on

recognizing the positive and strong campus‐wide procedures


5. Community Education Program • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)

• Before & After Care

Paseo Hills 1. A+ School of Excellence by Arizona Education Foundation 2. Candidate for Pre International Baccalaureate Program (one of eight offered in

Arizona!) • Most students will qualify to enter the International IB Program in high

school • Students study a second language, humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts,

physical education and technology


4. Other Programs • Band and choir • Athletics‐ baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and spirit line • Love and Logic


• Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)


Sunset Ridge School 1. Excelling school and received an "A" Rating for Achievement and Accountability from

Arizona Department of Education in 2011

2. Utilizes the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence – A Systems Approach to Continuous Improvement:

• Teaches students goal setting, putting them in charge of the results of their education and measurement on progress towards goals and objectives

• Daily and weekly learning goals posted and used to guide student learning • Monitor and re‐adjust teaching strategies for all student learners



4. Active Parent Teacher Student Association and school community events

5. Other Programs • Band and choir

• Athletics‐ baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and spirit line Village Meadows

1. Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) School: • $500,000 program focused on in‐depth teaching and learning funded by the

U.S. Department of Education • Increase academic growth by 1 to 1‐1/2 years in a school year

2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, iPads, net books, clickers,


3. Mad Scientist Lab, a school‐wide science lab equipped with a Smart board microscope and dual view microscopes and Weather Bug station

4. Free breakfast in all classrooms

5. Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program, focused on

recognizing the positive and strong campus‐wide procedures

Boulder Creek High School Region

Anthem

1. Excelling school label from Arizona Department of Education in 2011 and designated 2011 National Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) School of the Year by Civil Air Patrol

2. Aerospace themed projects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

(STEM) • National Aerospace (ACE) School of the Year and Student of the Year

2010‐2011, Civil Air Patrol • Students in grades 6,7 and 8 have the opportunity to become Civil Air

Patrol Cadets through school partnership with CAP Squadron 302 at Deer Valley Airport

• Aerospace Connections in Education Program for grades K‐6 • Aerospace Education Excellence Program for grades 7‐8 • Field trips to Challenger Space Center, ASU Mars Rover Program, Deer

Valley Airport and more

3. Other Programs • Art • Band and choir • Championship athletics‐ volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and spirit

line • Only 3rd through 8th grade Strings and Orchestra program in Deer Valley • National Junior Honor Society • Student Council • Service learning projects • Pillow Case Dresses for orphans in Haiti and Indian • Water for our World

4. Technology in classrooms includes laptops, SMART boards, iPads, net books,

clickers, webcams, digital and document cameras

5. Community Education Programs • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before & After Care

Boulder Creek High School

1. Excelling school label from Arizona Department of Education in 2011 and housed in an architectural award‐winning, state‐of‐the‐art facility

2. Global Studies Programs

• College preparatory curriculum including • College Board AP courses • Dual Enrollment courses for community college credit • World Language instruction in Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese • Distinguished Certificate of Academic Distinction and Certificate of Global

Studies Programs to supplement the diploma

3. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs including Engineering, Marketing, Graphics and Media Productions

4. 2010‐2011 college scholarships totaling $6,169,327

5. Award winning fine arts and sport championships

Canyon Springs

1. Highly performing school label received an "A" Rating for Achievement and Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011

2. Flexible math and reading grouping

3. Technology in classrooms includes laptops, SMART boards, iPads, net books, clickers, webcams, digital and document cameras

4. Community Education Programs • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before and After School Care

5. Other Programs

• Science Night highlighting student projects taken through the scientific method and hands on presentations by the Arizona Science Center

• First school in Arizona to premiere Reebok "BOKS" before school fitness program

• Band and choir • Athletics‐volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and spirit line

Desert Mountain

1. Desert Studies Academy focused on a Sonoran Desert Studies program that integrates science, language arts, math and social studies in each grade level

• Students participate in an “outdoor desert habitat classroom” that includes a cactus garden, rock garden and reptile habitat

• Student desert experts share information globally by maintaining a Sonoran Desert website with grade level pages highlighting different projects

• Field trips relate to all projects including special hikes, nature trails and tours



4. Athletic programs include volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and spirit line

5. Community Education Programs • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before and After Care

Diamond Canyon School

1. Excelling school for the last five years and received "A" Rating for Achievement and Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011

2. Provides Mandarin Chinese language instruction in grades K‐8

• Expands multicultural awareness among students, parents and staff • Expands interactive technology and communication tools for the

digital age learner • Focuses on building life and career skills with a global perspective • Advanced classes and gifted services

3. Other Programs

• Band and choir • New strings music program • Athletics‐volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and spirit line

4. Technology in classrooms includes laptops, SMART boards, iPads, net books,

clickers, webcams, digital and document cameras



Gavilan Peak 1. Excelling school for the last seven years and received "A" Rating for

Achievement and Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011 2. Provides Mandarin Chinese language instruction in grades K‐8 and Mandarin

Chinese Partial Immersion Program in grades K‐3 (up to 6th grade by 2015) • Provides a global focus in all curriculum areas • Engage with sister schools around the world using 21st century

technology • Holiday Multi‐Cultural Appreciation Week focusing on international

cultures and customs • Chinese student exchange program (coming soon) • Global Explorations after school classes and adult Chinese business

classes


4. Other Programs • Spring musical • Artist in Residence • Night of the Arts • Piano lab • Band and choir • Athletics‐volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and spirit line • Golf Academy • National Junior/ Elementary Honor Society • Student Council Junior and Elementary • Gifted leadership seminars • Lego Robotics • Service learning for Junior Diabetes Research Foundation • Water for our World


• Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before and After Care

New River

1. Core Knowledge School which follows the authorized scope and sequence in grades K‐6

2. Small school environment allows small group instruction for student learning

• Character education programs includes Kids at Hope and Love and Logic

3. Students learn art history and appreciation with hands‐on experiences such as

ceramics, clay, water colors, sculptures, painting, chalk, musical history traditions and how to play various instruments

4. Technology in classrooms includes SMART boards, document cameras and LCD

projectors

5. Other Programs • Art

• Band and choir • Student government

Sunset Ridge School

1. Excelling school and received an "A" Rating for Achievement and Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011

2. Utilizes the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence – A Systems Approach

to Continuous Improvement: • Teaches students goal setting, putting them in charge of the results

of their education and measurement on progress towards goals and objectives

• Daily and weekly learning goals posted and used to guide student learning

• Monitor and re‐adjust teaching strategies for all student learners


4. Other Programs

• Band and choir • Athletics ‐ volleyball, softball, baseball, and basketball and spirit line



• Before and After Care

Deer Valley High School Region Bellair

1. Core Knowledge School which follows the authorized scope and sequence in grades K‐6

• Core Knowledge teachers are trained to deliver consistent small group instruction in all grades

2. Grade level activities include classroom individual and small group projects and

building‐wide science investigations • Over 13,000 titles available to students in the media center

3. Fine Arts Programs

• Ceramics, clay, water colors, sculptures, painting, chalk • Musical history and traditions and how to play various instruments



5. Community Education Programs • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)

Deer Valley High School

1. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs (Academies of Activated Learning) include Nursing, Hospitality and more

2. 2010‐11 scholarships totaling $6,237,699

3. Over 50 dual enrollment community college classes (students can earn an

Associate’s degree upon graduation)


5. Other Programs • Air Force Junior ROTC/Aerospace Academy • Award‐winning athletics and fine arts • Student Goverment

Desert Sky 1. Implement the “Top 20” program to empower teachers to:

• Communicate empowering messages • Help students move outside their comfort zone • Stop the spread of negativity • Resolve conflicts effectively • and more

2. Advanced science and social studies classes



4. Other Programs • Award‐winning choir and band programs • Woodshop class (using real world math applications)

5. Athletic programs include volleyball, softball, baseball, basketball and spirit line

Greenbrier 1. Core Knowledge School which follows the authorized scope and sequence in grades

K‐6 • Grade level activities include a Geography Bee, Core Knowledge Showcase

and classroom individual and small group projects

2. Other Programs • Band and choir • Hands‐on experiences such as ceramics, clay, water colors, sculptures,

painting and chalk • Musical history traditions and how to play various instruments • Student Council and Computer Club



4. Community Education Programs • Before & After Care • Preschool • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)

5. Active Greenbrier Parent Teacher Association (PTA) organization raised Approximately $ 10,000 in 2010‐2011. Funds were used for:

• Minigrants for classroom projects • Nets/equipment • Computer programs • Art supplies • Core Knowledge items • Site licensing • Pizza party rewards • Curriculum • Class supplies • Percussion instruments

Highland Lakes 1. New Renaissance Gifted and Music Academy in grades K‐8

• New middle school component • Advanced classes in all content areas • Acquired problem solving, research and communication skills • Spanish available in grades 7‐8

2. Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects 3. Technology in classrooms include laptops, Smart boards, iPads, net books, clickers,


4. Fine Arts Programs • Strings, piano lab and orchestra


• Before & After Care • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)

Mirage

1. State leader in Response to Intervention (RTI), a data‐driven, multi‐level academic support system including high quality core instruction for all students and individualized intervention(s) for student learning

2. “Make Your Day” school‐wide discipline and character development system. Through this system, there is only one school rule: “no one has the right to interfere with the learning, safety or well‐being of others.” Students earn points throughout the day for doing what is expected and they state what positive behaviors they did to earn those points.

3. Other Programs

• ASU iTeach Program – a partnership with Arizona State University, pairs student interns and student teachers with veteran teachers (designed to prepare the next generation of Arizona teachers as well as continue education opportunities for veteran teachers and school leaders)

• Fine arts include band and choir • Free after school activities including Robotics, Drama and Boys/Girls Running

Clubs

4. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, iPads, net books, webcams, digital and document cameras


• Preschool

Mountain Shadows

1. Other Programs • PE Department offers a free after school sessions for students in grades 4‐6

throughout the year • Free after school math and language arts intervention classes for students in

grades 2‐6 from October‐April • Fine arts programs

2. Technology includes two computer labs, laptops, SMART boards, net books, video

camera kits, document cameras, LCD projectors

3. Community Education Programs • Before and After Care • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)

4. Active student council which organizes weekly spirit days, theme based sprit early

release days, school store, food drive and other activities

5. Kids At Hope character education program Sunrise

1. MicroSociety • Provides real‐world context for academic learning • Students collaborate with parents, business volunteers and teachers to create a functioning small community within the school • Students spend one class period each day in their jobs where they learn to run businesses, apply technology develop government and social agencies and create cultural and arts organizations

2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, clickers, webcams, digital and document cameras

3. 21st Century before and after school programs (examples include reading, math,

musical theatre, science and technology) and summer school (examples include leadership camp and musical theatre) funded by the Arizona Department of Education


• Before and After Care

5. Business partnerships and student‐driven community service projects

Mountain Ridge High School Region

Arrowhead

1. Excelling School label received by the Arizona Department of Education in 2011 (eight out of nine years)

2. Other Programs

• Band and choir • Active student council which offers leadership opportunities for students

including running for election, following elementary school version of Robert’s Rules of order for meetings and decision making, spirit days, food drive, toy drive and fundraisers

• Volunteer program (hours are among the highest in district), volunteering opportunities include reading to students, community judges for Reflections Art Program, Field Day, Student Yearbook Club, community events and more

3. Support the Mountain Ridge HS region Project 2021 by focusing on strong math and

science curriculum and integrating technology including participation in the school‐wide science fair

4. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, clickers, webcams, digital

and document cameras 5. Community Education Programs

• Pre‐Kindergarten • Before and After School Care • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Enrichment programs include chess, sports, dance, Young Rembrandts and

more

Copper Creek 1. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, clickers, webcams, digital

and document cameras 2. One of the largest Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Reflection Programs

encouraging students to pursue artistic expression

3. Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model provides a way of understanding and implementing the science of learning (how the brain learns). The HET model integrates five learning principals which are derived from the neuroscience of bodybrain research:




• Developmental Preschool • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)

5. Other Programs

• Band and choir • Bullying prevention programs in grades 4‐6

Greenbrier 1. Core Knowledge School which follows the authorized scope and sequence in grades

K‐6 • Grade level activities include a Geography Bee, Core Knowledge Showcase

and classroom individual and small group projects

2. Other Programs • Band and choir • Hands‐on experiences such as ceramics, clay, water colors, sculptures,

painting and chalk • Musical history traditions and how to play various instruments • Student Council and Computer Club



4. Community Education Programs • Before & After Care • Preschool • Extended Day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)

5. Active Greenbrier Parent Teacher Association (PTA) organization raised

approximately $10,000 in 2010‐2011. Funds were used for: • Minigrants for classroom projects • Nets/equipment • Computer programs • Art supplies • Core Knowledge items • Site licensing • Pizza party rewards • Curriculum • Class supplies • Percussion instruments

Highland Lakes 1. New Renaissance Gifted and Music Academy in grades K‐8

• New middle school component • Advanced classes in all content areas • Acquired problem solving, research and communication skills • Spanish available in grades 7‐8

2. Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects 3. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, net books, clickers,


4. Other Programs • Strings • Piano lab • Orchestra • Athletics‐ basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, track, cross

country and spirit line

5. Community Education Programs • Extended Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before & After Care

Hillcrest

1. Gateway to Technology Academy focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses combined with a rigorous academic curriculum

• Hands‐on projects include digital circuitry, automation and robotics, flight and space and other related aeronautical projects

2. Implement the “Top 20” Program to empower teachers to: • Communicate empowering messages • Help students move outside their comfort zone • Stop the spread of negativity • Resolve conflicts effectively and more



4. Spanish available (the only middle school to offer in DVUSD)

5. Other Programs • Band and choir • Athletics‐ basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, track, cross

country and spirit line

Legend Springs 1. Excelling school label for seven years and received an "A" Rating for Achievement

and Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011 2. School focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and project‐

based learning 3. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, net books, clickers,

webcams, digital and document cameras 4. Fine arts include band and choir 5. Community Education Programs

• Pre‐Kindergarten • Extended Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before & After Care

Mountain Ridge High School 1. Excelling school label for eight years and received an "A" Rating for Achievement and

Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011 2. Project Lead the Way Academy

• Focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM )and BioMed courses throughout four years of school

• Courses include Digital Electronics, Civil Engineering, Architecture and more • Hands‐on projects include specialized computer software, creating models of

three dimensional designs and more

3. Dual enrollment and advance placement can earn course credit at accredited colleges and universities

4. Award‐winning athletics and fine arts programs including “Pride of the West”

marching band and student club opportunities such as the Interact Club, Project Respect and more

5. 2010‐11 college scholarships totaling over $12 million

Sierra Verde 1. Excelling school label and received "A" Rating for Achievement and Accountability

from Arizona Department of Education in 2011. Also received A+ School of Excellence award in 2010

2. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academy prepares students for

tomorrow's challenges using STEM initiatives



4. Other Programs • Athletics‐ baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and spirit line • Band and choir • Drama • Gardening • Simulations • Model robot construction • Weather reporting and analysis (WeatherBug program) • Engineering design • Claymation • National Junior Honor Society • Team Connect • Egg to Chick


• Extended Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before & After Care

Terramar 1. Excelling school label and received an "A" Rating for Achievement and

Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011 2. Academy of Arts offers students opportunities in art, music, band, dance and drama

• Specialty classes (music, band and art) are taught by acclaimed instructors with extensive experience in their fields

• Course work includes guest artists, extracurricular opportunities, arts related field trips in grades 1‐8 and Academy Clubs

• Free after school music conservatory‐master classes are offered to all band students in brass, woodwinds and percussion


webcams, digital and document cameras 4. Athletic programs include baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and spirit line



Sandra Day O’Connor High School Region Desert Sage

1. Small group instruction offered at all grade levels 2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, webcams, digital and

document cameras 3. Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model provides a way of understanding and






• Extended Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before & After

Hillcrest 1. Gateway to Technology Academy focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and

Math (STEM) courses combined with a rigorous academic curriculum • Hands‐on projects include digital circuitry, automation and robotics, flight

and space and other related aeronautical projects

2. Implement the “Top 20” program to empower teachers to: • Communicate empowering messages • Help students move outside their comfort zone • Stop the spread of negativity • Resolve conflicts effectively


webcams, digital and document cameras 4. Spanish available (the only middle school to offer in DVUSD)

5. Other Programs

• Band and Choir

• Athletics‐ basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, track, cross country and spirit line

Las Brisas

1. Received an "A" Rating for Achievement and Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011

2. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, net books, digital and

document cameras

3. Fine arts programs include band and choir

4. Sixth grade annual overnight trip to Sea World 5. Community Education Programs

• Extended day Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms) • Before & After Care

Sandra Day O’Connor High School 1. Academy of American Studies Program

• Focuses on in‐depth lessons of U.S. history throughout a four‐year program • Students participate in special lectures, visits to historical local and national

sites and technology • Students participate in special clubs and Saturday Academies focusing on

special history‐related topics • Tutorials are held for college prep tests and AP study sessions • Affiliated with Gilder‐Lehrman Institute for American History

2. 2010‐2011 college scholarships totaling $8,700,000 3. Award Winning Programs

• Fine arts • Championship athletics • Student Government • ROTC and more

4. Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE) such as Accounting, Graphic Design,

Interior Design and Sports Medicine

5. Freshman Mentor Program

Stetson Hills 1. A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Education Foundation

• Excelling school label for six years and received an "A" Rating for Achievement and Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011

2. Provides challenging curriculum in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and

Math (STEM), critical thinking and problem solving with strong emphasis on high school and college readiness

3. Technology in classrooms include laptops, SMART boards, iPads, net books, clickers,


4. Other Programs

• Athletics ‐volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and spirit line

• Band and choir

• Student clubs include student council, National Honor Society, drama, Aerospace Challenge Club and more



• Pre‐Kindergarten

Terramar 1. Excelling school label and received an "A" Rating for Achievement and Accountability

from Arizona Department of Education in 2011 2. Academy of Arts offers students opportunities in art, music, band, dance and drama

• Specialty classes (music, band and art) are taught by acclaimed instructors with extensive experience in their fields

• Course work includes guest artists, extracurricular opportunities, arts related field trips in grades 1‐8 and Academy Clubs

• Free after school music conservatory‐master classes are offered to all band students in brass, woodwinds and percussion


4. Athletic programs include, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and spirit line


• Extended Kindergarten (iPads in all classrooms)


West Wing 1. Excelling school label for five years in a row and received "A" Rating for Achievement

and Accountability from Arizona Department of Education in 2011

2. Technology in all classrooms including laptops, Smart boards, net books, clickers, webcams, digital and document cameras

3. Flex Grouping (innovative instructional research based practices) are used in math

and reading, outside the student’s core instruction (up to an extra 60 minutes of instruction a day)

4. Other Programs • Award winning band and choir • Strings • Athletics ‐ volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball and spirit line



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