As a former student and now a parent at Cholla High, I have to say that Cholla has gone through alot of changes. The much needed construction at Cholla make it look like a battle zone but in the end, it will shine like it is meant to do. Cholla offers many opportunities for students to excell, but
... Read more it's up to the students and the parents to get informed so they can take advantage of all the opportunities. Cholla has always had parental involment but has just started an organized PARENT team that already has made a great impact. It's students and staff make it an interesting place to be and I encourage everyone in the community to integrate themselves in the school and share their time and talents with all the great students they will meet. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
I was a student at Cholla high school and the teachers need more trianing in the abily to teach students and give one on one. Most student are subjected to failer because teachers fail to give in all their energy and there for student become unintersed and start to treat school as a joke.
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Posted by a student on 06/03/08
i love cholla because of everything it given my children but some kids arent as nice as you might think but others were wonderful
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/07
With the exception of some teachers such as Ayala, Candee, SantaCruz, Pena, and Turner, the vast majority of teachers let the students down by not challanging them.
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Posted by a former student on 11/29/06
We all know that cholla's acedemic scores are over all rising, They have available after school programs with therefor helps get an teacher's help on the class and the homework, okay i know they've always had that oppurtunity to do that, but know i've realize how much now the students are taking that
... Read more oppuntunity to do so, The availiable programs are awesome they have the basic of every majoe thing your child migh want to get involed with. Now the level of parent involedment is not as well as a possible charter school but they do welcome parents to get involed but as you know today there's parents who work so we do have a same precenteged. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/02/06
As a former student, I experienced the instructor's and other faculty's continuous ambition to bring newer opportunities to the students. I feel that I was given the chance to participate in many diverse groups and activities that helped connect me with the community and other students.
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Posted by a former student on 09/01/06
I think Cholla is an excellent school. The teachers are involved with the students and help them to the best of their ability. As a student, I have achomplished many things that I never thought I would. But as a magnet student, Cholla has provided me with an oppurtunity that will allow my future to be
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Posted by a student on 08/10/06
Tucson schools as a whole are far below the national standard, but cholla high is a terrible school in what is rapdly becoming an affluent area of tucson. There is no art program, and a limited music program.
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/06
Cholla High School it is very very cool my brother goes to that school because its very very cool!
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Posted by a other on 11/20/03
This school is great! I went there and have many other friends and family members who send their children there. The school could use some repairs but the staff is amazing. I never had a complaint with this school. Cholla has a diversity of students. The kids and staff are really great. I came out prepared
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Accounting, Culinary Arts, Drafting, Drivers Ed, Health, Phys Ed
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Special Education
Gifted Students
English
Journalism
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Fine Arts
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
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.
Tucson schools — Cholla Magnet High School is located at 2001 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson AZ 85713. 2001 W Starr Pass Blvd is in the 'A' Mountain neighborhood and 85713 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Cholla Magnet High School is the Tucson Unified School District. Cholla Magnet High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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