My kids have attended Zaharis for 3 years and have enjoyed phenomenal teachers each year. They have never said they do not want to go to school. The building itself is beautiful, and the students' work is always displayed around the classrooms as well as in the hallways. Zaharis instills a love
... Read more of learning rather than just preparing for standardized tests. My kids' math and reading skills are significantly higher than grade level and are also better compared to cousins who go to quality schools in other states. In addition, Zaharis teaches how to research and learn rather than just memorizing facts. The only downside of Zaharis are the class sizes which have crept up recently. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/23/08
I'm a student teacher that goes to school in Rexburg, ID. I visited Zaharis back in Aug. 2007 and noticed that students were learning for life and not just for a test. I requested to do my student teaching here and I have to say I love it! I'm learning how to teach students so they can see the importance
... Read more of what they are learning for life. I hope that I'll be able to find a school just like this one for my children. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/20/08
I have children at this school, and let me just say that Zaharis is not the same way it use to be. Mr. Oliver is kind but he is not very fair when real discipline needs to be given. Also my kids are doing horrible at this school, and I feel that the teachers do not really take the time to make sure
... Read more no child is left behind, they just say they need Special Ed and that gets them off their back! I feel this school needs to pick up the slack it's slacking. I have decided my children will not be attending this school next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/08
Zaharis is such a great school! I went to zaharis for 2 years and I loved the school. The principal is so cool and is involved and talks and hangs out with the students! the principal even calls himself principal! He is so cool to get to know!I loved going to that school it was way better and cleaner
... Read more then my old elementary school! The aids are really nice and hang out and get to know the kids and are friends to the students! The teachers listen and get to know the kids instead of being really mean! They are all really nice!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 03/01/08
My kids have gone to Zaharis for three years and we have been very impressed. We love the principal. He is very friendly and involved. It is a clean, organized school with lots of parental involvement and opportunities to volunteer. I've been very impressed with all of the teachers my kids have had.
... Read more I love how you can request teachers. I do agree that the school is a bit overcrowded. Read less
School Profile | James K Zaharis Elementary School
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AIMS* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2007
James K Zaharis Elementary School
Mesa Unified School District 4
Arizona
* In 2006-2007 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) was used to test students in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students have mastered Arizona's learning standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.
Student enrollment:
852
Students per teacher:
23
Full-time teachers:
37
Number of classrooms:
32
English
Literature
Music
Orchestra
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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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
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
Mesa schools — James K Zaharis Elementary School is located at 9410 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa AZ 85207. 9410 E Mckellips Rd is in the 85207 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for James K Zaharis Elementary School is the Mesa Unified School District 4. James K Zaharis Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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