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Awards |
Performing Plus School by AZLEARNS (2006), Accreditted School, North Central Association (2008) |
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Special features |
special education program, nonprofit, state run, gifted and talented, after-school care |
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Scheduling features |
extended day |
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Dress code |
Dress code: Pants must fit appropriately (not too long or too wide). Shirts that are longer than finger tip length when naturally letting your arms hang down must be tucked in. Excessively revealing clothing isn't allowed. Any accessories or styles which are disruptive to the educational process aren't allowed. |
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School Mission
- We believe our school should be a safe and nurturing environment, one that encourages and promotes a partnership between home, school and community. We accept the responsibility to provide all students opportunities to attain their maximum educational potential.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: Navajo.
- Bilingual programs in Navajo/English.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities, limited intellectual functioning, orthopedic impairments and other health impairments.
- 21-30% of students receive special education services.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on hands-on learning, project-based instruction.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: 1, 2, 3
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Reading Block of 75 to 90 minutes
- Harcourt Reading Series is used for reading, Social Studies, and Science.
- Galileo (software) is used for quarterly formative assessments.
- DIBELS is used to test for reading fluency three times during the school year.
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: badminton, basketball and swimming.
- Boys sports: badminton, basketball and swimming.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Save The Children Literacy Program (after school reading program using the Accelerated Reader Program) - Free to grades 1-3; Save The Children CHANGE Program (after school physical fitness and nutrition education) - Free to grades 1-3; Extended Learning Program after school tutoring and remedial instruction in reading and mathematics) - Free to grades 1-3; Girl Scouts - Free to grades 1-3 and Swimming Lessons at the Aquatic Center - Free to grades 1-3.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: theater/drama, drawing/painting, ceramics, dance and Music.
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Parent and Community Support
- Parent Night held every Wednesday
Technology Nights
Reading and Math Nights
School Board Meetings every lst Wednesday of the month
Parent meetings once a month
Parent volunteers
Parent Meetings regarding attendance as needed
National Honor Society activities
Gifted classes have parent involvement activities
Parents serve on the School Improvement Committee
Other news or notes
- North Central Association Accreditation
- Rural Challenge Learn in Beauty project participant
- American Indian Network Internet Center project participant
| Technology and Facilities |
- 3 students per computer.
- 95% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school offers wireless internet (wi-fi) access to students.
- This school was established in 2002.
- District provides transportation to this school.
- This school was built in 2002.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: The school added many park benches and large planters to enhance the beauty of the campus. Numerous folding chairs were purchased for performances in the outdoor Atrium. Brighter paint colors are being used to enhance the appearance of the school.
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: The gym is a multipurpose facility and physical education classes are conducted there daily. In addition, the school has several outdoor playgrounds and basketball courts. Behind the school we share two artificial turf baseball fields and an artificial turf football field with two other schools. Many teachers take their students on daily walks and runs.
- Library facilities: The library has several computers to locate resources in the library. The shelving is student-friendly with the books at student height. There are a wide variety of both fiction and nonfiction materials. Recently, books were reorganized to support the Accelerated Reader Program. The librarian has a budget to purchase new materials every year.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Entering students typically come from: Mesa View Elementary School and Chinle Boarding School.
- Graduates typically go to: Chinle Elementary School; Many Farms Elementary School and Tsaile Public School.
- Students at this school enroll by choice.
- About half 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: Security guard(s) (full or part-time); Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; After school or lunchtime detentions. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: Responsible Thinking.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 96-100% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:25 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Accredited by NCASC in 2008.
- Principal has been at this school for 2 years.
- Principal has 9 years of experience.
- Foreign language(s) spoken by staff: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish and Navajo.
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Volunteer requests
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Category: math/science
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Description: Working with small groups of students
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- Contact name: Priscilla Clark
- Contact phone: 928-674-9404
- Contact email: pmclark@chinleusd.k12.az.us
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Category: language arts/social studies
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Description: Reading with small groups of students
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- Contact name: Priscilla Clark
- Contact phone: 928-674-9404
- Contact email: pmclark@chinleusd.k12.az.us
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Donation requests
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Description: AZ Tax Deductible School Donations
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- Contact name: Moses Aruguete
- Contact phone: 928-674-9401
- Contact email: mmaruguete@chinleusd.k12.az.us
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Category: fundraisers/special events
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Description: Donate items/funds
to CDCES PTO
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- Contact name: Priscilla Clark
- Contact phone: 928-674-9404
- Contact email: pmclark@chinleusd.k12.az.us
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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 07/02/2008. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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