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Awards |
Knowledge Bowl-1st in AZ (1999) |
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Special features |
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School Mission
- The Chandler community needs young people who: Know how to learn, as well as how to read, write, speak and compute. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Take responsibility for their actions. Are competent in the use of technology. Can acquire, analyze, and apply information, so as to think creatively and solve problems. Will be lifelong learners. Recognize and are sensitive to diversity in others.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: French, German and Spanish.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on hands-on learning, project-based instruction.
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Instructional Program Highlights
- All students take on semester of computer technology and can apply for our AV announcement class KJAG.
- Tutoring and study sessions are offered during lunch periods, as well as before and after school.
| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Academic Knowledge Bowl; MECHA/International club; Odyssey of the Mind; ambassadors, extracurricular clubs; school/community recreation program and sports club.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, band, art and chorus.
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Other news or notes
- Concept-based curriculum: Teachers are required to plan for 9 weeks versus weekly lesson plans, enabling instruction and learning to focus on "big" issues or concepts, thereby teaching for a greater depth of understanding.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 9 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- District provides transportation to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Most of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 8:50 to 3:20.
- Principal has been at this school for 3 years.
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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 07/30/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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