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Excelling School (2002) |
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Special features |
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School Mission
- Gale is a neighborhood school where the staff works closely with parents as partners in the education of their child. The curriculum is delivered by teachers trained in integrated thematic instruction using brain-compatible teaching techniques. The open library is used as a source for student inquiry and research projects. A balanced literacy approach is used for reading instruction. Extensive art, and physical education programs are enhanced by parental involvement. The mission of Gale Elementary School is to provide a nurturing and safe environment that will foster and encourage the development of capable, responsible citizens in an ever changing world.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: Spanish.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with language or speech impairment and specific learning disabilities.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on hands-on learning, project-based instruction.
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| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: cross country, track; Energy Patrol; Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts; Gale Pride Patrol and Library Aides.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, band, art and Visual Arts.
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Parent and Community Support
- We have extensive parental envolvment in the school. Last year we had almost 6000 hours of volunteer time.
Other news or notes
- Parent Teacher Club fundraisers and the Tax Credit Program pays for a professional artist to instruct our children and for a physical education teacher. We are currently looking for a music teacher to expand the programs offered.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 4 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1960-1969.
- District provides transportation to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: Gridley Middle School.
- Almost all of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 7:54 a.m. to 2:14 p.m.
- Principal has been at this school for 7 years.
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Volunteer requests
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Category: fundraisers/special events
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- Contact name: Christine Roell
- Contact phone: (520)298-8105
- Contact email: Not provided
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Donation requests
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Description: Credit $400 of your Az. taxes by giving to Gale.
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- Contact name: Paula Godfrey
- Contact phone: (520)731-4500
- Contact email: paula.godfrey@tusd1.org
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 06/29/2006. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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