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Student Teacher Questions about Sonoran Science Academy

by Student teacher

Jun 28, 2010

I am a student teacher and this would be my first year teaching full time on my own. I had interviewed wuth Sonoran Science Academy for the positon on the airforce base. Something really did not seem right in the interview, so I started to do some research on this. Can anyone give me some feed back and give me your thoughts? Is this really a safe p...See More

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Sharon I don't know about the base location, but I know they have 1 or 2 other locations in Tucson. I have a good friend who has 2 daughters attending, and they love it. It is very rigorous and challenging. She has nothing but good things to say about them. I'm not sure what you mean about 'safe"--but they seem to have a good reputation here in Tucson. Sh...See More

Jun 28, 2010

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Maria Lopez On 6/28/10, Student teacher wrote: > I am a student teacher and this would be my first year > teaching full time on my own. I had interviewed wuth > Sonoran Science Academy for the positon on the airforce > base. Something really did not seem right in the interview, > so I started to do some research on this. Can anyone give > me ...See MoreOn 6/28/10, Student teacher wrote: > I am a student teacher and this would be my first year > teaching full time on my own. I had interviewed wuth > Sonoran Science Academy for the positon on the airforce > base. Something really did not seem right in the interview, > so I started to do some research on this. Can anyone give > me some feed back and give me your thoughts? Is this really > a safe place to wrok? If I do take the position and it > doesn't work out would working for them count against me > when applying for other schools?

Hi Student Teacher; my daughters went to the school Phoenix, not really cracked up to what it was marketed as. Some strange stuff here: Majority of Teachers and principal are from Turkey (mostly men) very difficult to understand. They were teaching ethnic studies, Turkish language, song and dance. My kids and I all went to Turkey for my daughters to perform. The school places a lot of emphasis on the Turkish Olympiads we have one in AZ. I am from Central America and felt that Spanish was frowned upon by these hard to understand teachers. Mucho dinero into marketing, claims of high standards, awards, waiting lists, trips to Turkey with local politicians and media, but equipment and textbooks were outdated. When I went to meetings it was always about "how to raise more money" yet they get a reimbursement from the state on a per child basis. Call me crazy but where is the money going for all the HB-1 Visas to bring more uncredentialed teachers from Turkey or for free trips to the media to promote the school and Turkey? What would concern me if I was working here, is the American teachers seem to have a high turnover. Not sure what the issue is cannot put my finger on it. But we have moved and will be back at public traditional school in Tempe. What do you have to lose, hey it's a teaching job with so many teachers getting pink slips I would jump at it with eyes wide open. I did find this web site when I did a search on this school, seems they are part of a chain that manages charter schools. My girls did have a nice time and made good friends. But in the end not convinced the education was better. [link removed]

Jun 28, 2010

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Any Cartwright teachers here?

by anon

Jul 1, 2010

Our new Superindendent was just announced, he came from your district: Joseph Quintana

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I am... He's ALL yours!

On 7/01/10, anon wrote: > Our new Superindendent was just announced, he came from > your district: Joseph Quintana >

Jul 1, 2010

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Anon You are scaring me.

Jul 2, 2010

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Two positions needed

by andwulf

Jul 6, 2010

I thought I would put this out here, just in case any needed to know.

I know my school is looking for two positions. 7th grade science and 7th grade social studies. Just like everywhere else, they are looking for HQ teachers in those areas. We are located in the almost far west valley Phoenix.

If this fits you, let me know and i...See More

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andwulf If you're familiar with the west side of Phoenix, it's in Tolleson. My district is called Union Elementary.

On 7/06/10, exoertteacher wrote: > > > HQ in Social Studies - where is the school? > > On 7/06/10, andwulf wrote: >> I thought I would put this out here, just in case any >> needed to know. >> >>...See More

Jul 6, 2010

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Carla Another idea....I'd like to find a GCU student who is interested in becoming a certified Christian Coach and offering group coaching for young women on or off campus. This would give an education student a job option, build skills to place on their resume to help them gain a teaching job after graduation and impact the lives of young women through ...See More

Jul 7, 2010

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Filmmaking in the Classroom

by Jana Williams

Jul 7, 2010

Hi Everyone

I was raised on the west side of Phoenix, but now teach screenwriting & filmmaking in Vancouver.

My new primer, FILMMAKING WIZARDRY is available for teachers wanting to introduce filmmaking into their classrooms this fall. The book is a step-by-step guide to the filmmaking process, with lots of check lists and li...See More

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FYI Taking your old post down from 3 days ago that was identical to this one and then re-posting it so it's at the top of the list is not the way to get responses. Stop spamming the board. You're just as bad as the woman who tries all the time to get people to be a life coach.

On 7/07/10, Jana Williams wrote: > Hi Everyone > > I was r...See More

Jul 7, 2010

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Post Card Exhange with Hawaii

by guchi

Jul 10, 2010

Looking for one school to represent your state in Post Card exchange. email name,school, address and email address. Will add you to my list and send more info later. tu

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When is ADE releasing the 2010 AIMS Scores?

by Kelly

Jul 11, 2010

Hi, Does anyone know when ADE is releasing the 2010 AIMS scores?

thank you!

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Kelly thank you! I thought the ADE would post it online by now. They had it last year at the same time.

On 7/11/10, andwulf wrote: > I know we've already spoken with our principal and he had > scores. I don't know if they were individual student scores > or just which teachers had what percent. I would check with > your principal if ...See More

Jul 12, 2010

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Lis The public release is july 14 I believe.

On 7/12/10, Kelly wrote: > thank you! I thought the ADE would post it online by now. They > had it last year at the same time. > > > On 7/11/10, andwulf wrote: >> I know we've already spoken with our principal and he had >> scores. I don't know if they were individual stu...See More

Jul 12, 2010

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graduate credits

by Becky

Jul 13, 2010

I need 3 credits to move over to MA+15. Any suggestions on where I can take a class that is free or inexpensive.

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dm Ottawa university offers courses this summer that you can complete in 4 days(usually go from 9-2pm)...but they not inexpensive ($345 per 3 credit course)...

On 7/13/10, Becky wrote: > I need 3 credits to move over to MA+15. Any suggestions on > where I can take a class that is free or inexpensive.

Jul 13, 2010

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Kathie On 7/13/10, Becky wrote: > I need 3 credits to move over to MA+15. Any suggestions on > where I can take a class that is free or inexpensive.

Why not go to a community college which is inexpensive and get your credits that way. Do a reading endorsement, if you do not have one or something else.

Kathie

Jul 14, 2010

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Break my contract- NON- Performing school

by Sally

Jul 14, 2010

Just found out that my school is labeled as NON- Performing and I don't want top come back. What does that mean and how can I get out of the contract?

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Lynn There are teachers who like to fix what is broken and belong at non-performing schools. And then there are those that don't and would rather work in a school where maintaining or exceeding standards is pushed. You're obviously in the latter, which is okay.

Unfortunately though, you're stuck. You can't get out of a contract for that reason ...See More

Jul 15, 2010

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a z teach and for FYI, if there is even one school non performing in your district not only is that school put on a plan but the other schools have to follow it!!!! my school is having to follow some plan when another school FAILED. ridiculous

On 7/15/10, Lynn wrote: > There are teachers who like to fix what is broken and belong at > non-perfo...See More

Aug 28, 2010

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