My kids are doing great here! I love the small class size and the fact that they have an aide for most of the day. The teachers have great communication with parents and I know of the progress they are making before report cards come home.
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/09
We love this school... If you want a good education at a one on one level then here is the school for you!!! The bridges program has helped all three of my kids ...They make the kids feel loved and wanted.
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Posted by a parent on 10/19/07
My child has gone to Discovery Plus for 3 years now. She had a problem with her vision tracking. The school reccommended that we test her vision. So, we took her to a optomitrist and found that her tracking was not working properly. The bridges program has helped her so much. A group was put together
... Read more to put a plan in place for her. We found out this problem at the end of her first year. Last year was her second year. She was on the honor roll. With everyone working together and helping to solve this problem made a huge difference in my daughter. She is a new person. She suffered from low self-esteem. Now she is reading much more effectively. She was afraid to read before. She was acting out because of frustration. I appreciate all the school has done to help my child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/05
I can not say enough about DPA! It is nice when your child does not want to miss school and begs to go. The 3rd grade classroom has 18 students and their teacher even has an aide. My child loves the computer lab and knows more on the computer than I do. I like the family atmosphere and I feel very comfortable
... Read more talking to the teachers about my childs needs. The school is always trying to find ways to improve. I love going on the field trips with the class. My child's tests scores have shown tremedous growth. I am very pleased with the school and the staff working at Discovery Plus Academy. You can tell that they take their work serious and that the students are the top priority. Thank you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/04
I really enjoy working at Discovery Plus Academy. It is small enough that you get to know all of the students. There is a saying 'If you have a job you love, you never work a day in your life' that is how I feel. It is a joy to see the children learn new things everyday. This is a great choice we as
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Posted by a teacher on 06/07/04
I feel welcome when I come through the door. I like the extra programs, like daily strings instruction for my child. The environment can't be beat.
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Posted by a on 04/01/03
Discovery Plus Academy is a great school with a family atmosphere. Parent involvement is welcomed and encouraged. The small class size makes it possible for teachers to structure the curriculum more individually for each child. Both my boys have thrived in the environment the school fosters.
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Pima schools — Discovery Plus Academy is located at 852 W 250 N, Pima AZ 85543. 852 W 250 N is in the 85543 ZIP code in Pima, AZ The school district for Discovery Plus Academy is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Discovery Plus Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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