Mariposa school has everything a parent looks for in a school. From the time they are dropped off at Kid Zone morning program they are learning in a fun and enriching environment. During the school day the teachers are dedicated and the special programs, guest speakers, curriculum nights and school
... Read more events are amazing. As an added bonus the afterschool Kid Zone program has amazing staff members (espcially Mr. Jeremy!), great homework club, and special events every week. Mariposa's prinicpal Marianne Lescher is dedicated to making Mariposa the best school in the state. They have been rated an A+ school twice which is a huge accomplishment. Mariposa is truelly a 10. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/09
Very good teachers. They can do better with discipline and extracurricular activities.
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Posted by a parent on 05/18/06
What a wonderful school! From the exceptional principal down to the caring, helpful lunch ladies, Mariposa is a great example of how a community of educators and parents can work together to create something special. The curriculum is rigorous, yet there is plenty of integration with the arts. All areas
... Read more of children's development are developed into an institution that, in less talented administrative hands, might be constrained by the demands of the public school setting. Parental support is very strong, and there is a lot of diversity among the population. Safety is always a concern. Above all, it's the willingness to let children exercise their imaginations and uniqueness that makes Mariposa the great school it is. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Mariposa is a good school, and I do feel my son is learning. The only problem, is that the school is in the state of Arizona. So the fact that the school does well, really isnt saying much. I feel confident that he will do well, in the long run; because we do reading and math work at home. With the second
... Read more grade class, they attend music and art one day out of the week. They do not have a sports team, but offer extracurricular activites.(too expensive for my taste, so I send him to Kiwanis) I am not sure about the parent envolvement, they do offer activities that the parents can participate in. Lastly, I would like to mention that the school isnt diverse. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/06
This is a top notch school with simply the best kindergarten and first grade teachers to be found. The principal is very hands on and extremely dedicated. That said, it is difficult to obtain formal testing for special education and nearly impossible to get special education services. This school
... Read more has many 'intervention' programs that they will dedicate to a student - generally increasing a student's ability, however, depriving the student and family of the rights and educational services and supports afforded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. In some ways, it is great that they work so hard to prevent a child from being labeled. In other ways, one has to wonder what they are trying to prove by having an impossibly low number of special education eligible children - could it be the district lacks required qualified personnel? Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/06
Excellent academic program. Talented program very popular. Good after school activiites in music and arts.
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/05
Great school--great principal with excellent background and people skills! As teachers as well as parents, we have generally been happy with the policies, staff, and outcomes. Diverse ethnic population makes this a truly 'global' experience for a child. A gem--the best elementary school we've found in
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/05
For the most part, high quality teachers, high expectations. Parent organization is active.
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/05
Our son has attended school here since 2nd grade. All of his teachers have always gone above and beyond the call of duty to help him overcome the many challenges he faces. The staff is absolutely phenomenal. They truly care about all the students. I only wish all schools had this degree of caring
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Posted by a parent on 05/17/04
This school is aswsome they teach kids so much. my daughters favorite 5th grade teacher was mr.nestuk. in his class they did a lot of hands on stuff like dissecting cows eyes and working with a sheep heart. she says it was so much fun. her favorite 3rd and 2nd grade teacher was Mrs.briggs. in her class
... Read more they got to do a play and they showed the little kids and onb the third night they should the parents the play. they also did a store called the briggs broncos store. the library,music,pe,art,and her favorite computer lab teachers were also so sweet and nice. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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Homes for sale near Kyrene De La Mariposa Elementary School
Tempe schools — Kyrene De La Mariposa Elementary School is located at 50 E Knox Rd, Tempe AZ 85284. 50 E Knox Rd is in the 85284 ZIP code in Tempe, AZ The school district for Kyrene De La Mariposa Elementary School is the Kyrene Elementary School District 28. Kyrene De La Mariposa Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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