The vision upon which TCDS was founded is a remarkable one, which focuses on community, citizenship, and dedication to each student as a unique individual. Not only does the founder and the school board often speak to the importance of helping each individual child flourish in a supportive community,
... Read more but it also speaks to helping each teacher in the same way. The teachers at TCDS are dedicated and innovative. It is clear that teaching comes from the heart at TCDS. The student parent association (SPA) is also very dedicated and does a great deal to help build community at TCDS and to support the teachers they love. Unfortunately, under the current adminstration, the wonderful, original vision for TCDS seems to be slowly fading. I hope the school will get back on track, before the dedicated teachers and families that make it such a great school give up and leave. Read less
Posted by a other on 10/03/09
the staff realizes that all education doesn't come from sitting in a desk with a book open. the best education comes when the child is excited and involved in their own education. we feel very lucky to have our child in this school and plan on all the little ones in our family to go there as well
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Posted by a other on 10/03/09
I love this school. It's absoultely the BEST and my child loves it here. Her teacher is great and the staff is WONDERFUL! I also love the Adriana Pedroza sign. it's very big.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
My child is now going into 4th grade and she LOVES her teacher. She really cares about my daughter's grades and really helps her exceed to her highest. My daughter has been going here since she was 5 and she's been loving every minute of it. This school is very family-orriented and they really genuinly
... Read more care about the kids and their education. The office staff are always very welcoming and nice. Ms. Nicky knows the name of every student (which is very hard, considering there are at least 300), Ms. Susie really makes my day, and Ms. Stacey always makes me smile. Dr. Saliba, the Principal, is very warm and welcoming and has great ideas about the future. I'm SO glad I chose this school. I, too, love that big sign. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
My children will be in 1st and 5th grade this 2009-2010 school year. We have been at this school now for 4 years. We have seen 3 Principals over the 4 years and as far as my children and their education are concerened there has not been a change. Each Principal that has been there has shown the same
... Read more expectation on the kids education. The teachers show how much they love their job and the kids. By the end of Kindergarden 2009 my son could tell you the Capital of every State. (I still couldn't) He can read and he can do double digit adding & subtracting. My daughter started here in 2nd grade, her reading was 1st grade level after 1yr of tutoring she was reading on 6th grade level. The teachers teach to your childs abilities. There is no limit!!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/31/09
This school is wonderful, my children love to attend. I would like to see more after school clubs. However,there is one person in the office that feels the need to be extremely rude to you, and your children. My children hate to even go near the office in fear of her!! It's to bad she ruins the office
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
My child has attended TCDS for a number of years now. Though I've always enjoyed the community atmosphere of the school, I was particularly pleased by some of the growth that took place with the new administrator of the 2007-2008 school year. I was very pleased by last year's principal. It was clear
... Read more that he was really focused on making TCDS a great place for kids to learn. I am very disappointed by the loss of such a great principal for our 2008-2009 school year. I do think the new assitant principal is wonderful though and there are still many, many wonderful teachers working in our remarkable school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
We completed our first year at TCDS. I have one child going into 5th and the other 2nd. Both of my kids said this was the best school year they have ever had. The staff is wonderful, the teachers are great. They have drama now and football...I can't wait to see what next year brings. The Principals honor
... Read more roll is such a great idea. I could go on and on. This is the best school ever and I am so happy with my decision to move my children here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/08
I am honored to work at Tucson Country Day School. I have never encountered such a wonderful community of caring individuals such as that which exists at TCDS. The entire staff, from the maintenance crew to the principal, work together as a team to create a safe and positive enviroment for everyone.
... Read more Equally remarkable is the support and cooperation between parents, especially our student-parent organization, and the staff. We all work together as a community to ensure that each child flourishes. The involvement and dedication of both parents and teachers constantly amazes me. As our principal says, 'It's all about what is good for the kids.' Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/16/08
As an educator who is currently taking a course with many other teachers from a variety of different districts, boy is it tough out there I am proud to say that I am thankful for my school, co-workers, office staff, and principal! TCDS gets four stars in every single category!
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Tucson schools — Tucson Country Day School is located at 9239 E Wrightstown Rd, Tucson AZ 85715. 9239 E Wrightstown Rd is in the Bear Canyon neighborhood and 85715 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Tucson Country Day School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Tucson Country Day School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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