- Edison School
- Overview
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Welcome
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Welcome to Edison Elementary School, where we believe in unlocking every child's potential for success, without exception. We prioritize quality instruction using innovative methodologies such as Quality for Teaching English Language Learners, Kagan Structures, and Thinking Maps, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive.
At the core of our educational ethos lies the fundamental belief that all children are capable of success, without exception. We embrace the Kids at Hope philosophy, which recognizes and cultivates the innate potential within each individual, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our approach is rooted in positivity, empowerment, and the firm conviction that every child possesses the capacity to achieve greatness.
Our dedication extends beyond the classroom; we actively engage with families and the community to achieve our collective goals. At Edison, we understand the importance of nurturing not just the mind, but also the heart. That's why we place a strong emphasis on the social and emotional welfare of our students. Our diverse array of after-school programs, including STEM Club, Chess Club, Board Game Club, Piano Club, sports, and tutoring, offer something for everyone, ensuring holistic development.
We also offer guitar classes that are taught thanks to the support of programs like Lead Guitar and a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts (ACA). Join us at Edison Elementary School, where we celebrate every child's journey to success and empower them to reach for the stars!
Kindergarten – Grade 5
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Grades K-5 Academics
A strong foundation of learning in the primary grades leads to lifelong learning success. By offering high quality instruction aligned to the rigor of the K-5 Arizona state standards, classroom lessons are planned and implemented in the areas of foundational reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. Teachers provide engaging instruction using standards-aligned resources and instructional best practices to ensure every student learns and achieves in every grade level and subject area.
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of all students quickly and effectively through strong grade-level instruction. Staff uses data-based decision making to provide appropriate evidence-based intervention and enrichment opportunities.
To continue building and sustaining our collaborative learning community, teachers meet regularly within and across grade levels and participate in professional development.
Grades 6–8
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Grades 6-8 Academics
High-quality instruction aligned to the rigor of the state standards continues in grades six through eight. Classroom lessons are planned and implemented in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science and social studies.
Students read both quality literature and informational text. The emphasis is on critical thinking skills to make connections to and across texts as well as citing text to justify responses. Writing is embedded in all content areas. Our core mission is to ensure that every child is achieving at or above grade level in each subject area. Our intervention programs are designed to identify remediation and enrichment opportunities quickly and effectively for each and every child through data-based decision making. We believe that with strong and effective instruction, children will grow.
To continue building and sustaining our collaborative learning community, teachers meet regularly within and across grade levels and participate in professional development.
The program is based on research of best practices for middle level students ages 11-15. Our program promotes a sense of self-actualization, the realization of one’s own talent and potential that serve as a motivation for success.
Opportunities for collaboration and presentation of conceptual understanding of learning in multiple ways are incorporated into the lesson and assessments.
The goal of our program is to ensure students are well prepared for the transition to high school.