I love this school. I am in the Air National guard and moved down here due to mobilization. My son is autistic and therefore has learnign and social challenges. I was quite nervous about moving him in the middle of the year, but the wonderful staff, faculty and special ed team made the transition
... Read more seamless and he has come so far since attending this school. i have been very pleased and would recommend it to anyone with children with special needs! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
My daughter began her first year at VV this year in First Grade. I love this school! The admin. and staff are so warm and kind to the kids, it makes for a very positive environment for learning. My child was challenged in all subjects. PE, Music, Art, and Library are all excellent. The counselor is
... Read more outstanding--wish she was not leaving this year. My child speaks highly of the principal and really likes her. This is a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
My son is in his second year of school at Ventana Vista. We have been very happy with his teachers, the campus, and the overall learning environment. He has been able to take extended math, which appropriately challenges him. He takes Spanish everyday, which he seems to really enjoy. I feel very
... Read more confident that he is in an extremely safe environment and well taken care of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/03/08
My son is currently in the 2nd grade and has attended Ventana for the last 3 years. The teachers are very good and are always ready to help. I feel that the students should be receiving more homework. This year however, they began longer days and getting HW and activities in is becoming quite a task.
... Read more I love the environment at Ventana and believe my son is being well taken care of. He's happy and that of course makes us happy. I'm very involved with the school and love all the after school and early release classes that are available. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/08
My daughter has found a great home at Ventana Vista. The Principal, Kim Boling, actually knows each child's name and some background on them and talks to each one of them. The Guidance Counselor, Terry Fletcher has gone out of her way many times to make my 5th grader feel a sense of security and she
... Read more teaches the kids ethics--how to be kind to one another. The library is the best you will find at any elementary school and the library staff also knows each child's name and interests. There is a dedicated and certified Spanish teacher, phys ed teacher, music teacher and art teacher. For a well rounded education by educators who love kids, look no further, Ventana Vista has it all. My daughter went to TUSD's top elementary school in the 2nd grade, although the teacher was good, what the school had to offer could not compare. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/03/08
We have been attending Ventana Vista for the past 2 years. Great teachers, and good curriculm. However the teachers do not get treated properly by the district. Nor does the district take care of the campus during the summer monsoon season. They wait until school starts to start the clean up from the
... Read more rain damage. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/07
My children have been at this school for two years now, K and 1st. The teacher/student ratio is low. The classes offer a teacher, student aide as well as parent volunteers. You could not ask for more help. I am very impressed with the curriculum and the extended math program. The students are challenged
... Read more and taught to work hard. There are rotations for Art, Music and P.E. throughout the year since time is limited. Parent involvement is huge! The FFO runs the lunch program, and many fundraisers throughout the year which are fun for the families. The library is the best in District 16. The librarian is full of energy and is wonderful with the children. She is very science oriented and challenges the kids to think. The principal is very approachable and friendly and is enthusiastic about bringing new technology to the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/07
The school has been on a steady decline since a new principal took over 2 years ago. The general morale of teachers and parents is not good. Therefore academics is suffering. The principal is not interested in teacher or parent concerns and chooses instead to ignore the problems the school is facing.
... Read more This school used to be one of the best now it is not such a good place to be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/07
We switched schools because our oldest was attending kinder. at a private Christian school and we had a real bad experience. We transferred to VV and since day one the staff has been excellent. My son is ADHD and everyone has gone out of their way to help and tutor him, the teachers he had always communicated
... Read more with me about him. Everyone has just gone so far with assisting us every way possible. I would not change schools for the world. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/06
Catalina Foothills is supposed to be the best school district in Tucson, I strongly disagree with that. My son attended private pre-k & kindergarten, & is in the 1st grade at VV. The curriculum is not challenging. Homework is only given once a week, & the students have 3 days to complete it. The only
... Read more extracurricular activities are music, art & p.e. on a 6 week rotation. Parental involvement is good at the school. Overall the school is very disappointing, but I think that is true for the entire state of Arizona, it does not seem like there is a big emphasis on education in the entire state. Read less
School Profile for Ventana Vista Elementary School
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Enrollment
Programs
Resources
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Student enrollment:
406
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
37
Number of classrooms:
19
Arts
Art
Special Education
Gifted Students
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
Music
Music
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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
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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.
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Tucson schools — Ventana Vista Elementary School is located at 6085 N Kolb Rd, Tucson AZ 85750. 6085 N Kolb Rd is in the 85750 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Ventana Vista Elementary School is the Catalina Foothills Usd 16. Ventana Vista Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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