Great programs. Dedicated staff. The specialized Montessori curriculum truly motivates the students to excel.
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Posted by a other on 10/08/09
Everything about Drachman Montessori supports its mission of building independent, creative thinkers from the front office, the library, the playground to the classroom. Children learning to be well-rounded people.
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Posted by a other on 09/16/09
I have a different view as well. We are very happy with Drachman, the teachers and the principal. These are challenging times for public schools in Arizona, and I am grateful for our thoughtful leader. He may be quiet at times, but he is very accessible.
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Posted by a parent on 02/20/09
We are also new to Drachman. So far our experiences are for the most part positive. Both our children love their school. We too had issues with the pull out program for English language learners but that was taken care of with the signing of a waiver. I have recently met with the principal on another
... Read more matter and can say that he was at all times professional, and not rude at all. No school is perfect, and certainly not one person is perfect either. We are staying. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/09
Wow, the last two reviews are pretty out of touch with my experience. My husband and I both have PhD's too (but don't use it like it entitles me to make such irrelevant comments such as the reader below) and we find Drachman amongst the best we have visited in the district. The school has many students
... Read more with challenged backgrounds, but they make them perform beyond their dreams. The principle is completely engaged, visionary and excited about making a difference in everyone of those students' lives. My husband regularly goes in and volunteers in the class room. When ever we take our son in outings with friends who have children of a similar age group, it is clear that he attends an amazing school by comparison. He is confident, well mannered, bright, and creative. He loves his school and refuses to take a single day off, even when he's sick. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/09
I agree with the Feb. 14 posting. This school's leadership leaves a lot to be desired. The principal couldn't possible appear more uninvolved in the day to day operations of the school. I wonder if TUSD is paying attention to websites such as this? For someone with a PhD, this principal is a great
... Read more dissapointment. My kid goes to this school and I do volunteer alot also. So I hear comments from parents and teachers alike. This principal is considered rude, abrupt, with no interest in the school and the students. He is seldom seen on school grounds. Actualy, we see more getting done by PTA on the school's behalf han from this principal. I too am dissapointed in this school--- the teachers are wonderful, ALL of them. But the principal attitude does affect teachers' morale and it shows. How sad that Drachman lost it's great school status b/c of him. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/09
The principal is rude. Never greets students or parents. Complains about parents but doesn't make them feel welcome or appreciated. I stopped volunteering and giving money because he has never said thank you. We're looking for a new school for our son. The principal has moved the school from highly performing
... Read more to underperforming. We will miss the wonderful teachers. Especially the music teacher and librarian. They go out of their way to make up for the horrible climate at the school thanks to the terrible leadership. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/09
Our child could have attended nearly any school in midtown, and after visiting many, we chose Drachman. All students are taught Suzuki violin with an amazing, amazing teacher Linda Barry. Student are allowed to academically move forward at their own pace - if they want to move faster than the grade level
... Read more of the class, they are given the opportunity. My daughter was bored before Drachman, and she had sprinted forward, mixing on a subject-by-subject basis with the first, second and third graders in her class. The principal has been very, very responsive and is very involved with the operations of the school and concerns of the parents. We had a few issues, and they were dealt with personally and quickly. If you are willing to be involved, the school will welcome you. Montessori education isn't right for every child, but for those it fits, there are many opportunities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/19/09
My child attended Drachman for a very short while, during which I experienced a teacher to be very bias towards my child. When I went to the principal with my concern he took days before getting back with me and expressed very little concern about our situation.He was very rude and abrupt.I then proceeded
... Read more to withdraw my child. I would not be surprised if there enrollment numbers decrease dramatically. I believe what was once a great school needs much room for improvement.The only good thing I have to say about Drachman is they have a great resources for the kids as far as there library and the program they have for kids checking out books. The librarian is awesome and very helpful.Other than that Drachman is in great need of help!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/28/08
I just wanted to respond to the parent about the pull out program for English language learners. That was actually a state mandate, not something that Drachman chose to implement. Also, the initial requirement was 4 hours of pull out a day and many school districts across the state refused, and were
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Tucson schools — Drachman Primary Magnet School is located at 1085 S 10th Ave, Tucson AZ 85701. 1085 S 10th Ave is in the Barrio Santa Rosa neighborhood and 85701 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Drachman Primary Magnet School is the Tucson Unified School District. Drachman Primary Magnet School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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