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Awards |
Excelling School (2005), Arizona Reflections Fair (2003), Knowledge Masters (2004) |
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Special features |
before- and after- school care |
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School Mission
- We, at Arrowhead, are committed to the principle that all students will learn. To that end we will ensure a nurturing and serious academic environment, set high expectations for achievement and personal responsibility; and provide successful experiences to ensure continuous development of positive self-esteem.
| Curriculum |
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities, limited intellectual functioning and multiple disabilities.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on accelerated learning, honors, college preparation.
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Standards Based Curriculum
Classrooms are child centered
Technology infused throughout curriculum - Kindergarten enrichment
- Band, music, strings, chorus and masterpiece art instruction.
- Gifted education (SAGE)
| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: student-run radio station KAAR 590 AM (also broadcast through Internet); drama club; art club; student council; school newspaper and keyboard class.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band, theater/drama, art, chorus, masterpiece art, student radio, student TV and student paper.
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Parent and Community Support
- Active PTSA
- City of Glendale Partner
- Chick-Fil-A Business Partner
- Washington Mutual Business Partner
Other news or notes
- We teach a standards based curriculum.
- Our classrooms are child centered.
- Technology is infused throughout the curriculum.
- We have covered play areas.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 6 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1980-1989.
- District provides transportation to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: Highland Lakes.
- 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. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: closed campus.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 9:00 to 3:30.
- Principal has been at this school for 1 year.
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Volunteer requests
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Category: career education
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Description: Junior Achievement
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- Contact name: Office
- Contact phone: 623-376-4104
- Contact email: rbierner@ah.dvusd.org
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Category: arts/other enrichment
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Description: Masterpiece Art Program
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- Contact name: Office
- Contact phone: 623-367-4104
- Contact email: rbierner@ah.dvusd.org
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Donation requests
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Description: Arizona $200 Tax Credit
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- Contact name: Office
- Contact phone: 623-376-4104
- Contact email: rbierner@ah.dvusd.org
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Category: arts/other enrichment
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Description: Art Supplies
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- Contact name: Office
- Contact phone: Not provided
- Contact email: 623-367-4104
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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 04/17/2006. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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