Arizona's A+ Schools

The Arizona Educational Foundation has recently announced that 19 schools have earned the 2007-2008 A+ School Recognition Program award for excellence.

Andersen Jr. High School, Chandler Unified District;
Cienega High School, Vail Unified District;
Copperwood Elementary School, Peoria Unified District;
Cordova Primary School, Phoenix, Alhambra Elementary District;
Fruchthendler Elementary School, Tucson Unified District;
Granite Mountain Middle School, Prescott Unified District;
Hidden Hills Elementary School, Paradise Valley Unified District;
Hillcrest Middle School, Deer Valley Unified District;
Jamaica Elementary School, Lake Havasu City Unified District;
Jane Dee Hull Elementary School, Chandler Unified District;
Lone Mountain Elementary School, Cave Creek Unified District;
Mesquite Elementary School, Gilbert Unified District;
Nadaburg Elementary School, Nadaburg Elementary District;
Payson Center for Success High School, Payson Unified District;
Playa del Rey Elementary School, Gilbert Unified District;
San Manuel Junior/Senior High School, Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District;
Sevilla West School, Phoenix, Alhambra Elementary District;
Sun Canyon Elementary School, Phoenix, Fowler Elementary School District;
Wigwam Creek Middle School, Litchfield Park Elementary District.

From the Educational Foundation's website:

"A+ Schools are evaluated based on a lengthy application and rigorous site visit by the A+ review panel, which consists of teachers, administrators, community volunteers and business leaders. Preparation of each school’s application involves its students, faculty, administration and surrounding community. The A+ School Recognition Program is designed to identify and recognize schools that exemplify excellence in the following areas: student focus and support, active teaching and learning, curriculum, community/parent involvement, leadership and assessment data. The A+ Program is open to K-12 public schools throughout Arizona. The A+ Award is valid for three years."

More information about the A+ School Recognition Program and the Arizona Educational Foundation can be found on our website at www.azedfoundation.org.

What I love about the A+ designation is that it isn't exlusive to only schools that have achieved high test scores - schools are evaluated on their effectiveness academically, as a community center, and as leaders in the mucky public school waters.

Congratulations to the A+ schools!

Alisa