I love this school! My son has been in attendance since 2nd grade; he is now in 5th grade. They have a great band program as well as great extracurricular activities. If the school is doing what needs to be done during the day, there is no need for excessive homework. Lots of homework does not make
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
My daughter attends this school for 3 months now (after moving from a higher rated school in the same district). Therefore, I guess, there is a lot I still have to learn about this school. However, I can already say that the teachers appear to be very energetic, hard working and caring. I am puzzled
... Read more by the comments of those parents who said that the school is too hard on their children. I have a feeling that they simply do not understand the value of education themselves. If your child works rather than plays at school, there is hardly any homework he/she would have to do. In fact, if you cared about the future of your children, you should feel unsatisfied by the fact that they have so little homework. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
I do not know what that parent said on page 2 about the school being hard on kids. I went to this school 2 years ago and they where hard on eny children at all. This is a great school and they follow the six pillers of character,respect,honesty,citizinship,responsibility and trustworthy.
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Posted by a student on 02/03/08
My son is in the K-prep program and loves it. The teacher is fun and energetic. He is learning so much. He looks forward to going to school everyday.
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/07
I am so surprised by the negative feedback. This is one of the best schools in the city! The teachers and administrators truely care about the children, they offer wonderful programs and my kids have all benefited greatly from being there! We moved to the Gilbert School District because of it's reputation
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Posted by a parent on 07/02/07
This is the most disappointing school I have ever encountered. The officials that work at this school pretend to take care of problems. They smile to your face just to get you out the door. Don't fall for what this school dishes out. My child has always received A's and B's but since attending Superstition
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/06
Very nice, clean, happy teachers, leaves my daughter smiling everyday to attend.
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/06
This is a very good school. My daughter's have been going to this school for 2 years. Tis is a great school! Very qualtiy school!
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Posted by a student on 03/17/06
This school is very hard on children. At times almost cruely.
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Posted by a parent on 02/17/06
Both my children are Superstition Springs Elementary students,one in 6th and one in 4th. We have been blessed with the best teachers who work hard for the benefit of each child. One of my children has learning disabilities and we are overwhelmed with the support and extra help we have received. This
... Read more school has done so much, more than we could have dreamed. The entire staff has compassionately given their time to listen, and help find solutions that will help him overcome his difficulties. Not only do we find the school to be great but the parents and students also make this school shine. Our school is like one big family. We all care about everyone. When you find a school that gives as much as ours, it's hard not to want to give back! I am currently the PTSO president and proud of it! Read less
School Profile for Superstition Springs Elementary School
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Enrollment
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Student enrollment:
818
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
56
Number of classrooms:
34
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
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.
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Mesa schools — Superstition Springs Elementary School is located at 7125 E Monterey Ave, Mesa AZ 85208. 7125 E Monterey Ave is in the 85208 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Superstition Springs Elementary School is the Gilbert Unified School District 41. Superstition Springs Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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