This school is not only a perfect '10' on greatschools.net but a double A+ school(one for the school and one for their Spanish Immersion program) in an all Excelling Cave Creek school district. It's numerous school and teacher awards are not only impressive but some of them like the FLAP grant are beneficial
... Read more in ensuring qualified staffing and ensuring current and future programs are somewhat safe from budget cuts. The Spanish Immersion program is amazing and that is one thing my children and I miss most about the school along with the great parent volunteers and community. Dr. Miller was an amazing principal and was promoted to Assistant Superintendant in the school district....so I know she will take care of our school especially the Spanish Immersion program which she headed at DWES. Great job and my kids and I wish you the best:) Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/09
This school offers a Spanish class 2-3 times a week (30 min. classes) or a partial Spanish immersion track where instruction is 50% in each language. It's an amazing school and the leader in International Education in AZ.
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Posted by a parent on 11/13/08
If you get the right teacher then I would say this is an excellent school. I don't agree with there dicipline policies. I have a child who constantly loses her recess privileges because she has boys who misbehave in her class. I don't feel that having the whole class lose out for a few kids misbehaving.
... Read more Doesn't teach the misbehaving kids anything. My child is miserable and hates to go to this school! The parking lot situation is a disaster waiting to happen! They need a parking lot monitor to make the flow of the traffic go. Not impressed with this school overall! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/08
In addition to being an 'A+ School of Excellence' this school is the only school in AZ to be a recipient of a FLAP Grant(Foreign Language Assistance Program) for almost $500k over 3 years, provided for schools who recognize the importance of teaching Critical Foreign Languages. The school leadership
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/07
This is our first year in public school (private bofore). Desert Willow has far exceeded our expectations. My son is in 2nd and has Mrs. Scholler. She is terrific and has great, but realistic expectations of the kids. The school has a lot to offer. They have several programs to enhance your childs
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Posted by a parent on 05/07/07
My daughter has Ms. Scherf for kindergarten and we've been very impressed! She's firm and warm at the same time, and my da is really learning. She'll be in the Spanish Immersion program next year. So nice to see the principal Dr. Miller outside every am greeting the kids! The only issue for us is the
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/07
This is a great school. I have two kids in the Spanish Immersion program and have been very impressed. I love hearing my kids learn a new language. It seems to me that everyone takes a lot of pride in the school
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Posted by a parent on 10/10/06
What can I say? Great school with lots of parental involvement. Many good teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 12/29/05
Excellent school if you have the right teachers for your student.
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Posted by a parent on 10/20/05
The teachers are very attentive to the student needs. They offer music programs as well as sports. And, there are multiple areas of parental involvement which are highly encouraged.
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School Profile for Desert Willow Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
622
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
34
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
Art
Music
Choral, Music
Special Education
Gifted Students, Visually Impaired Specialists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Cave Creek schools — Desert Willow Elementary School is located at 4322 E Desert Willow Pky, Cave Creek AZ 85331. 4322 E Desert Willow Pky is in the 85331 ZIP code in Cave Creek, AZ The school district for Desert Willow Elementary School is the Cave Creek Unified School District 93. Desert Willow Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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