Dobson Academy is great send more kids here. Parents, if you know nothing about this then go to the web site it's awesome just like the school!
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Posted by a student on 02/25/09
My kids have been going here since kindergarten. My oldest child is in 6th grade and loves it. My youngest child is in 1st grade and is also loves it. Dobson helped my youngest child needed to go to special ed and he now is more confident about reading and writing. Dobson Academy has changed my children
... Read more they love goingto school because even though they have uniform they can still express whothey are.With writing papers in school. Thank you Dobson for all that you have done for my family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/26/08
The teachers and staff make this school an excellent environment for learning. I have 2 children here and they both are very happy and excelling in their learning.
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Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
This school is awesome!! I do believe that this school is the best school I could have put my son in. He has ADD and is a little much to handle sometimes but the teachers at Dobson nurture and help him grow with every step. He entered first grade this year and has loved every minute at this school.
... Read more He feels comfortable with himself and surroundings much in part do to the wonderful teachers he has, Ms. Walker and Ms O. We love the uniforms too and it helps our son focus. We are looking forward to many years at Dobson. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
My children have attended Dobson Academy since 1999, we have been extremely pleased with the teachers, special Ed dept, Principal and all the parent volunteers.
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Posted by a parent on 02/22/08
Great school, Dedicated and experienced staff. The principal is a well liked, dynamic leader. Excellent art and music program, which is sadly missing from many schools these days. I Have had shildren 1st through 5th. The first grade teachers are well experienced and brilliant. My children have had
... Read more Mrs. Doss, who does an excellent job in teaching independence and self awareness. This is not easy with first graders. She also does a fabulous job with the sciences and social studies. Children often leave the class hungry to learn more about the Founding Fathers or the differences between deserts and other climates. A love of learning is the key. The only area that Dobson should improve on is not leaving behind advanced children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/07
I do believe that this school is one of the best I could have put my daughter in. Entering the first grade this year, she is excited to go to school. Having already been in the Kindergarden class, she feels comfortable with herself and her surroundings much in part with the wonderful teacher she had
... Read more Ms. Farester. The only problem is she hates the uniforms, but I tell her to sacrifice one thing she wants to gain multible others is a great thing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/07
What an awesome school. My child is going on his 4th year & continues to be challenged in all areas except P.E and Spanish. P.E. program needs work, but I heard a new teacher will be coming. 4 years & my child still knows only the most basic Spanish. The parent involvement is great & shows commitment
... Read more to education. Upgrades such as a library, better shading on campus & an obstical course have added to a pleasent experience. Teachers are amazing & truly care about students & their work. I'm not planning on going anywhere else! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/07
My daughter has had the pleasure of attending this school for two years, the tough middle school years. I felt very comfortable with her attending this school. I felt she was in a safe environment with nice students, great teachers,and involved families. I definitely recommend this school for 7th and
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/07
I am both a parent and teacher at Dobson Academy. This is my 8th year on staff and when it came time to send my son to kindergarten, there was no hesitation where he was to go. While our campus is small compared to district schools, it is quite spacious compared to many other charter schools. The
... Read more size has many benefits: more attention to individual students, and a family atmosphere. The staff here work hard and are very dedicated to their craft. We are constantly diagnosing areas in which to improve and working to make them better. We have implemented a response to intervention program which will be presented at an national conference. You don't have to take my word for it, come see for yourself the amazing things happening at Dobson Academy. Read less
School Profile for Dobson Academy - Ball Charter School
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Student enrollment:
565
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
43
Number of classrooms:
25
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Computer Science
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs
Advanced Placement
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Advanced Placement
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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
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Chandler schools — Dobson Academy - Ball Charter School is located at 2207 N Dobson Rd, Chandler AZ 85224. 2207 N Dobson Rd is in the 85224 ZIP code in Chandler, AZ The school district for Dobson Academy - Ball Charter School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Dobson Academy - Ball Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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