My child is starting his second year at SIS and I am somewhat satified with this school. My son is enrolled in the Discovery program and it appears that the Sahuarita school district has problems retaining an instuctor for this program. My son was not challenged in his regular class but was challenged
... Read more in the Discovery program. The Sahuarita administration needs to invest more funds in this program or incorporate some of the discovery programs charateristic in the regular classes. Two hours per week is not sufficient. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/08/09
This school has been a great experience. It has a well established positive reinforcement system and teacher interaction. I love that it is only grades 3-5 so that the focus is only the needs of this age group. The teacher communication is great, as well as, communication from the school itself.
... Read more It is also a great place for children to prepare for higher learning, as responsibility is expected. My children love this school and their teachers. The class sizes are a bit large, but I think that is almost everywhere right now. The level of homework is appropriate and definitely a reinforcement of class learning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/06/09
The classroom sizes are around 30 students in grades k-5. Many of the children in each class have learning disabilites and behavioral problems. There has not been an aid in any of the classes my children have attended. The children with special needs have an aid for their help. The teachers are great
... Read more (with a few exceptions). The principals and leadership of the school are awesome. The school just needs more funding to accomadate for all the children in this rapidly growing school district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/07
The quality of the intermediate school is excellent. Having been a volunteer art instructor it was a pleasure to work with so many smart,bright well mannered children. The class was fun and the children had a thirst for learning. They kept up their regular school work while working with me in groups.
... Read more The staff is most friendly and the Principal Wayne Ross is an all around good man. The learning was fun for the kids and thats what counts. I have done this type of volunteer work for 15 years and it gets better every year. I can't wait for 2006-2007 year. Frank Lopez Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/05/06
'This school has been a big disappointment. It is probably fine for most kids, but our third grader needs accelerated learning opportunities which have not been available. The special 'Discovery' program seems to be just ok, since they are only in this special class for 2 hours a WEEK! It has therefore
... Read more given none of the advantages of a great school. I can recommend it only in contrast to most of the other public schools in the district.' Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/05
This school gives a good running start for high school. The transition can be made quite smoothly, and you will have learned what you need to succeed.
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Posted by a former student on 05/06/05
My child attended this school for exactly one year and that was one year too many! the teacher my son had spent more time counseling troubled children and disciplining trouble-makers than teaching children who were there to learn. Their schedule is ridiculous. The children have a half day every
... Read more week and short hours each day 'because of the bus schedules.' This adds up to even more learning time lost. I feel that my child wasted a year of his education in this school. I was very involved as a volunteer, not because i wanted to be, but because i had to be. I left the school on many days shaking my head over what i saw. It's too bad the area is growing as fast as it is and can't offer the children who are new to the area a decent education. It was shocking. Beware. Read less
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Sahuarita schools — Sahuarita Intermediate School is located at 350 W Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita AZ 85629. 350 W Sahuarita Rd is in the 85629 ZIP code in Sahuarita, AZ The school district for Sahuarita Intermediate School is the Sahuarita Unified School District 30. Sahuarita Intermediate School is a Public school that serves grade levels 3 - 5.
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