My children each had Mrs. Albers-Pennell for 2 years and I believe no one could have better prepared them for their road ahead. Her caring, professionalism and attention to detail is unsurpassed. My kids even today speak of their time with her and they hardly remember the teachers that came after.
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Posted by a parent on 04/13/09
Outstanding! My child has thrived at aztec in ways i never dreamed of. Aztec is the most unique school i've ever seen. The children are academically challenged and held to high standards. They are positively encouraged to push themselves beyond thier limits and the emphasized lifeskills are always
... Read more demonstrated by the staff, not simply conveyed through words alone. Children who attend aztec go on to higher education taking with them, the foundations and principals that create strong, ethical and high-contributing citizenship. The parent involment is also very high and important for enabling the individualized learning. I can't say enough great things about this school. Mrs. Carrie miller- 2/3 teacher, is among the finest teachers you will ever mmet and your child will be very lucky if he/she ever has the chance to be in her class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
Aztec was the best education experience my children could have. They attended K-6 and both are striving in middle school and high school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/26/08
After careful consideration, we chose to leave a very popular Charter School in the area to give our daughter (2nd grader) an opportunity to go to her neighborhood school. Coming from a small charter preschool / elementary schoo where she knew everyone, we were a little worried for her since she didn't
... Read more know anyone in her new class. We chose a multi-age class (2nd and 3rd Grade combined / Mrs. Miller) and she has truly thrived. She made friends instantly and they welcomed her from the start. She looks forward to school every day and is excited about learning. The teaching style (theme based) has made learning fun and interesting and still offers quite a challenge where she needs it. We feel that we made the right decision and look forward to the next four years at Aztec!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
This school is truly great. I was apprehensive to leave private school. But they have a wonderful way of teaching children in a cutting edge fashion.
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Posted by a parent on 04/08/08
I chose Aztec after much research when we moved here. I have two children in the multi-age classrooms. Both my children are ahead of their grade level in some areas. In a multi-age classroom my kindergardener can work at 1st grade math and yet has children her age to socialize with. I am not a big fan
... Read more of skipping grades but I still want my children to be academically challenged. There are private schools in the area that offer the same teaching model, so I feel lucky that I can get this at a public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/08
I chose Aztec for my two children after much research in many valley schools. To be successful in this global economy, children need much more than just a good education and Aztec, with its gifted teaching model, provides that. My kids are ahead of their grade level in some areas. IN the multi-grade
... Read more classrooms my kindergartener can work on 1st grade math, and yet socialize with kids her age. I am not a big fan of skipping grades but I do need my children to be challenged and the multi-grade classrooms do just that. There are private schools offering the ITI teaching model, so it is amazing that we cab get this at a pubic school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/08
I have three children at Aztec (two 3rd graders and a 6th grader). Each of our children have totally different learning in the ITI/Brain Based Learning environment. This is not a 'one-size-fits-all' school! Onestyles from the others, yet all three are thriving of my 3rd graders is in the special
... Read more ed SUCCESS program; after years of struggling, he is finally feeling successful! All of the teachers at Aztec are terrific; they are well-trained, engaged with the students and curriculum, communicative with parents, and (most important) they really care about each student and the entire Aztec community. Special kudos to Mrs. Picard ... she is amazing. I only wish Aztec had 7th & 8th grades! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/08
My son has absolutely thrived since he started attending Aztec Elementary 4 years ago. The hands-on learning approach that is supported with brain-based curriculum has helped him become a student who has the ability to think outside the box. He has learned how to problem-solve and practices the skills
... Read more necessary to become a solid, contributing member of society. The core curriculum now makes sense to him because the teachers take the time to teach the 'why' behind what the students are learning, rather than just have the students memorize facts and information. This teaching style allows students to make connections to real-life applications. It has been, and continues to be an outstanding experience for our family. Sending him anywhere else is not even an option. Aztec is an excelling elementary school, and it is easy to see how they have earned that title. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/08
We are really happy with the attention teachers give to students and parents. The small size groups allow our children to get the most of the classroom time. Also, the children do not only learn about math and science, but also some of the basic values to be a great person; like respect, honesty, cooperation
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Scottsdale schools — Aztec Elementary School is located at 13636 N 100th St, Scottsdale AZ 85260. 13636 N 100th St is in the 85260 ZIP code in Scottsdale, AZ The school district for Aztec Elementary School is the Scottsdale Unified School District 48. Aztec Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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