I would suppose there is a broad perspective of opinions regarding any school that a student has not done well at. It is unfortunate that some have not met the goals and objectives we at Southgate strive to achieve. However, Southgate Academy does try to target to meet the overall needs of ALL our
... Read more students, including academics. Though academic gains are a priority at Southgate, meeting the emotional and physical needs of our students is of utmost importance as well. Our MACILOS program, (Making A Change In Lives Of Students) began this fall and the pilot program made huge strides. Again, sorry to hear about this student. Hope he/she will make the gains needed in their new school. We know we aren't for every student, but we strive to make the greatest difference in those that are here. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 07/24/09
This school is ridiculous. my daughter went there for seven years. She had learned almost the things she shouldve learned in 3rd grade she had moved to billy lane lauffer middle school what a difference she told me she hardly knew what the teachers were talking about. One day she went up to the teacher
... Read more and asked them 'are we suppose to be learning this stuff' the teacher looked at her suprised and said 'well this is your grade level' Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/09
The teachers are here for the students. They treat them as kids of their own. It is amazing to see such a bond and the turn around these children make from day one of walking through that door.
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Posted by a other on 06/21/09
Hi I am a student at Southgate Academy. In this school I have found my best friends which I consider my sisters. The teachers here are very respectful and are so caring about their students.When I fist came to this school I honestly thought this school was crap! but then I got to meet the students and
... Read more staff. When this happened my thoughts on this school changed completly! This school is an eye opener to students that plan on droping out. Iam 17 yrs. old,this year I will have the chance to graduate with all my friends.Before I came to this school I was planning on droping out!!I started to get the papers ready to 'withdrawal' the teachers noticed that this wasn't the case, so they started to talk to me every day untill they finally opened my eyes. Ever since that day I found a new me.I LOVE this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/08
I love southgate academy is the best school !!! it makes you feel like home!!
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Posted by a student on 11/13/08
This place is a sad and riculous excuse for a school. Teachers and staff are constantly disrespected and they get away with it. The kids run the school! This school is dangerous and to say that any learning takes place here would be a blatant lie. If your child goes to this school or are thinking of
... Read more enrolling your child, please reconsider. There are no resources for the children to learn and they get away with doing absolutely nothing all day and they still get promoted to the next grade level. Do not be fooled by the seemingly 'hard on discipline' administration, it is just an act. This is specifically referring to the middle and high schools. Your child is better off in a public school. This school should be shut down! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/11/08
i have been going to southgate for seven years now and its very good with first aid and the teachers are great there they are very good with us!
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Posted by a student on 07/19/08
My son attented this school, and had nothing but bad experience. The staff and teachers have no handle on the racial problems there. They always loose paperwork, never get you things you need for your child to complete work after absence and it's just a free for all there. I believe the staff hides from
... Read more the parents as they'll call once in awhile when they have a problem, but are not there to answer your concerns. Unprofessinal is to say the least about this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/31/07
Southgate Academy is trying very hard to give the south side of Tucson 'HOPE'. The south side has been ignored for so long that we felt compelled to bring the same education, without the same finances, as the schools in the richer parts of Tucson. We are on the south side for a reason, we want to give
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Posted by a administrator on 08/02/06
No offense, but what do you expect. Look at the location of this school, the lack of facilities and my personal experience with the school, included teachers and staff that would actually 'hide' from the parents when they had concerns. My child now attends a classic High School (public) and can't
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Tucson schools — South Gate Academy is located at 850 W Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85706. 850 W Valencia Rd is in the Sunnyside neighborhood and 85706 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for South Gate Academy is the Arizona State Charter School Board. South Gate Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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