Opportunity to meet and speak with representatives from all 30 SUSD schools and a wide variety of district programs. Principals, teachers, district leaders and support staff will answer questions, share insights, and engage with families about their respective schools and the excellent opportunities in SUSD.
Thursday November 21, 2024 5:00pm - 8:00pm MST
Gymnasium
We will host a parent meeting for prospective parents to discuss SUSD's early learning programs, curriculum and enrollment/registration process. Our session will also be part of a live, virtual meeting already scheduled for this time slot.
Learn about Laguna Elementary School, where education is an exciting adventure in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). We're not just STEAM-certified: we're a vibrant hub of learning that nurtures well-rounded, critical thinkers for the future. Our school community thrives on family involvement, from Family Read Nights to Family Math Game Nights to a community STEAM Night, fostering a strong bond between school and home. Laguna is home to Scottsdale Unified's only toddler program for two year olds. Our Pre-K students enjoy the same, enriching specials as our older students, creating a cohesive learning community. Come learn about our collaborative makerspace, STEAM classrooms, music programs and wide spectrum of student clubs guided by outstanding Laguna educators.
Coronado Promise Scholarships support Coronado High School graduates in their pursuit of post-secondary success, covering the cost of the first two years of community college or vocational school study. Find out more about these scholarships and how students apply when they are Coronado seniors. Families with middle school students and high school underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) will learn about the important steps their students need to take in advance at Coronado to ensure they qualify for a Coronado Promise Scholarship when they are seniors.
College and career readiness is multi-faceted these days. Pairing robust academics with technical skills is what gives students a competitive advantage in the post-secondary and industry environment. Taking advantage of SUSD's specialized high school CTE programs to learn a skill today could mean job placement tomorrow. Having a job while in college or in a training program after high school will mean less debt - maybe zero debt - to move forward in an apprenticeship or industry-sponsored educational program. Large employers are willing to train young individuals who need to start earning a livable wage right now. Come hear about what Arizona industries are considered high-demand and high-wage and how to prepare now for future success.
Come learn about the AVID program - Advancement Via Individual Determination - in place at Arcadia High School, Tonalea Middle School, Ingleside Middle School, Echo Canyon K-8 School, and Tavan Elementary School! AVID instructional strategies used in classrooms create a rigorous learning environment where students develop writing, critical reading, inquiry, collaboration, and organizational skills. These effective, research-backed strategies are scaffolded from grades K-12 to prepare students for college and career, post-graduation.
The purpose of Title I is to provide all children with a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I supports are offered at a number of SUSD schools to help ensure every child has access to an excellent education. If eligible, students have access to many programs and resources including, but not limited to, 21st Century Learning Programs, English Learners Programs, Homeless and Migrant Resources, Gifted Programs, and Office of Indian Education. Please see our website for full details. https://www.susd.org/departments/federal-state-programs/title-i
Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST
B-218
At SUSD, we understand the need to provide differentiated instruction and a challenging curriculum to gifted students. Our K-12 Gifted program offers meaningful learning experiences that foster an enriched, in-depth understanding of core curriculum. Research-based instructional practices help students acquire the appropriate social skills, emotional stability and decision-making strengths they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Learn about the exciting opportunities available to students at Tonalea Middle School! This program will showcase how students dive into the world of programming, while also learning the skills to code and fly drones. Through hands-on experiences, students are not just learning to code ‒ they're exploring real-world applications of technology.
Learn more about what to expect as your child moves from elementary to middle school learning and social environments and how you can help them be most successful.
Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST
E-110
SUSD's premiere online learning high school. Come meet our teachers and administration to find out how Scottsdale Online Learning (SOL) can meet your virtual learning needs.
We will host a parent meeting for prospective parents to discuss SUSD's early learning programs, curriculum and enrollment/registration process. Our session will also be part of a live, virtual meeting already scheduled for this time slot.
Anasazi Elementary is on a mission to provide our students with the best education on the planet, and that starts with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years education. We are one of only 8 IB elementary-level World Schools in Arizona. Our staff provides a world-class education that is recognized internationally for its superior standards, guiding principles, practices, and intellectual rigor. The International Baccalaureate program gives our students a competitive advantage in our increasingly global economy. It also builds on our school’s mission to be a child-focused community that fosters a rigorous and compassionate educational experience, honoring the diverse learner and empowering all students to be globally competitive and future-ready. IB students take ownership of their learning and develop skills to work effectively with others, becoming thinkers, communicators, inquirers, and creative problem-solvers in the world around them. Our students are on a journey to become active, caring, lifelong learners, helping to create a better and more peaceful world.
Learn about Laguna Elementary School, where education is an exciting adventure in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). We're not just STEAM-certified: we're a vibrant hub of learning that nurtures well-rounded, critical thinkers for the future. Our school community thrives on family involvement, from Family Read Nights to Family Math Game Nights to a community STEAM Night, fostering a strong bond between school and home. Laguna is home to Scottsdale Unified's only toddler program for two year olds. Our Pre-K students enjoy the same, enriching specials as our older students, creating a cohesive learning community. Come learn about our collaborative makerspace, STEAM classrooms, music programs and wide spectrum of student clubs guided by outstanding Laguna educators.
Dreaming Big as an Entrepreneur: Launching your business or brand while earning high school credit Coronado High School is home to Scottsdale Unified School District's only concurrent-enrollment Entrepreneurship Hub program and is part of Coronado's early college partnership with Scottsdale Community College. In this session, families will learn how students can hone their business and marketing skills in order to launch their own business or personal brand while they are still in high school. Session highlights include instructional pathways information, opportunities students have to engage with community business leaders and investors, and how students can simultaneously earn both high school and college credit.
Coronado Promise Scholarships support Coronado High School graduates in their pursuit of post-secondary success, covering the cost of the first two years of community college or vocational school study. Find out more about these scholarships and how students apply when they are Coronado seniors. Families with middle school students and high school underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) will learn about the important steps their students need to take in advance at Coronado to ensure they qualify for a Coronado Promise Scholarship when they are seniors.
Learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Desert Mountain High School and the Middle Years Programme that continues from neighboring Mountainside Middle School. Our MYP Coordinator will describe what sets IB apart from AP (Advanced Placement) and other Honors program studies. You will also learn what it takes to earn the prestigious IB diploma and what skills your child will leave high school with after completing this rigorous, world-renowned academic program.
The program is funded by Title VI Indian Education Grant and Johnson O’Malley Grant with the purpose to provide the tools to encourage and help the Native American students to graduate and succeed in their college and career endeavors. Program Services include after-school tutoring at specific sites, assistance with school supplies, and fee coverage for events such as summer school, sports, testing, and class fees. For more information, please see our website https://www.susd.org/departments/federal-state-programs/native-american-education .
Echo Canyon School features vibrant gardens that are integrated into cross-curricular activities to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for its preschool through 8th grade students. As an AVID school (Advancement Via Individual Determination), we prioritize critical thinking, organization, and effective communication to propel student growth and engagement. ECS was recently named Arizona's National ESEA Distinguished School and is the first school in Arizona to be Blue Zones Project-approved. Join us to learn more about SUSD's award-winning Preschool through Eighth grade looping school.
Learn about the exciting opportunities available to students at Tonalea Middle School! This program will showcase how students dive into the world of programming, while also learning the skills to code and fly drones. Through hands-on experiences, students are not just learning to code ‒ they're exploring real-world applications of technology.
SUSD's premiere online learning high school. Come meet our teachers and administration to find out how Scottsdale Online Learning (SOL) can meet your virtual learning needs.
We will host a parent meeting for prospective parents to discuss SUSD's early learning programs, curriculum and enrollment/registration process. Our session will also be part of a live, virtual meeting already scheduled for this time slot.
Anasazi Elementary is on a mission to provide our students with the best education on the planet, and that starts with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years education. We are one of only 8 IB elementary-level World Schools in Arizona. Our staff provides a world-class education that is recognized internationally for its superior standards, guiding principles, practices, and intellectual rigor. The International Baccalaureate program gives our students a competitive advantage in our increasingly global economy. It also builds on our school’s mission to be a child-focused community that fosters a rigorous and compassionate educational experience, honoring the diverse learner and empowering all students to be globally competitive and future-ready. IB students take ownership of their learning and develop skills to work effectively with others, becoming thinkers, communicators, inquirers, and creative problem-solvers in the world around them. Our students are on a journey to become active, caring, lifelong learners, helping to create a better and more peaceful world.
Learn about Laguna Elementary School, where education is an exciting adventure in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). We're not just STEAM-certified: we're a vibrant hub of learning that nurtures well-rounded, critical thinkers for the future. Our school community thrives on family involvement, from Family Read Nights to Family Math Game Nights to a community STEAM Night, fostering a strong bond between school and home. Laguna is home to Scottsdale Unified's only toddler program for two year olds. Our Pre-K students enjoy the same, enriching specials as our older students, creating a cohesive learning community. Come learn about our collaborative makerspace, STEAM classrooms, music programs and wide spectrum of student clubs guided by outstanding Laguna educators.
Dreaming Big as an Entrepreneur: Launching your business or brand while earning high school credit Coronado High School is home to Scottsdale Unified School District's only concurrent-enrollment Entrepreneurship Hub program and is part of Coronado's early college partnership with Scottsdale Community College. In this session, families will learn how students can hone their business and marketing skills in order to launch their own business or personal brand while they are still in high school. Session highlights include instructional pathways information, opportunities students have to engage with community business leaders and investors, and how students can simultaneously earn both high school and college credit.
Coronado is home to the award-winning, nationally recognized Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) program. This exclusive-to-Coronado program creates a plethora of opportunities for students to augment the academic, personal, leadership and vocational skills they will need to be successful upon graduation. JAG students interface with industry and community leaders, engage in community service, and participate in state and national JAG competitions. Learn about the benefits of this program and how it sets students up for success: JAG graduates from Coronado's Class of 2024 earned $1.4 million in post-secondary funding! Find out how your student can become part of the Coronado JAG program.
Coronado Promise Scholarships support Coronado High School graduates in their pursuit of post-secondary success, covering the cost of the first two years of community college or vocational school study. Find out more about these scholarships and how students apply when they are Coronado seniors. Families with middle school students and high school underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) will learn about the important steps their students need to take in advance at Coronado to ensure they qualify for a Coronado Promise Scholarship when they are seniors.
Learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Desert Mountain High School and the Middle Years Programme that continues from neighboring Mountainside Middle School. Our MYP Coordinator will describe what sets IB apart from AP (Advanced Placement) and other Honors program studies. You will also learn what it takes to earn the prestigious IB diploma and what skills your child will leave high school with after completing this rigorous, world-renowned academic program.
College and career readiness is multi-faceted these days. Pairing robust academics with technical skills is what gives students a competitive advantage in the post-secondary and industry environment. Taking advantage of SUSD's specialized high school CTE programs to learn a skill today could mean job placement tomorrow. Having a job while in college or in a training program after high school will mean less debt - maybe zero debt - to move forward in an apprenticeship or industry-sponsored educational program. Large employers are willing to train young individuals who need to start earning a livable wage right now. Come hear about what Arizona industries are considered high-demand and high-wage and how to prepare now for future success.
Saguaro High School offers an outstanding, well-rounded high school experience that culminates in the graduation of students who are well-prepared to take on whatever lies ahead. They are critical thinkers, innovators, artists, musicians, actors and student athletes, and are eager to share their learning in communities, large and small. Saguaro is home to the Scottsdale Math & Science Academy and the culmination of SUSD's Dual Language Immersion program. Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment courses connected through nearby Scottsdale Community College provide multiple options for Saguaro students to graduate with college credits. Outstanding Career and Technical Education opportunities in Health Sciences (Nursing, Sports Medicine) and STEM (Biotechnology, Engineering, Robotics) lead to industry certifications, post-graduation employment opportunities and additional doorways to post-secondary success. Saguaro is STEM Cognia accredited.
Ann Achtziger works for The Scottsdale Unified School District. She is currently the Mohave Middle School Assistant Principal. Ann has been an assistant principal at the elementary middle and high school level and has taught all three levels as well. She is the Co-chair of The... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
B-220
Come learn about the AVID program - Advancement Via Individual Determination - in place at Arcadia High School, Tonalea Middle School, Ingleside Middle School, Echo Canyon K-8 School, and Tavan Elementary School! AVID instructional strategies used in classrooms create a rigorous learning environment where students develop writing, critical reading, inquiry, collaboration, and organizational skills. These effective, research-backed strategies are scaffolded from grades K-12 to prepare students for college and career, post-graduation.
The program is funded by Title VI Indian Education Grant and Johnson O’Malley Grant with the purpose to provide the tools to encourage and help the Native American students to graduate and succeed in their college and career endeavors. Program Services include after-school tutoring at specific sites, assistance with school supplies, and fee coverage for events such as summer school, sports, testing, and class fees. For more information, please see our website https://www.susd.org/departments/federal-state-programs/native-american-education .
The purpose of Title I is to provide all children with a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I supports are offered at a number of SUSD schools to help ensure every child has access to an excellent education. If eligible, students have access to many programs and resources including, but not limited to, 21st Century Learning Programs, English Learners Programs, Homeless and Migrant Resources, Gifted Programs, and Office of Indian Education. Please see our website for full details. https://www.susd.org/departments/federal-state-programs/title-i
Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
B-218
At SUSD, we understand the need to provide differentiated instruction and a challenging curriculum to gifted students. Our K-12 Gifted program offers meaningful learning experiences that foster an enriched, in-depth understanding of core curriculum. Research-based instructional practices help students acquire the appropriate social skills, emotional stability and decision-making strengths they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Learn about the exciting opportunities available to students at Tonalea Middle School! This program will showcase how students dive into the world of programming, while also learning the skills to code and fly drones. Through hands-on experiences, students are not just learning to code ‒ they're exploring real-world applications of technology.
Learn more about what to expect as your child moves from elementary to middle school learning and social environments and how you can help them be most successful.
Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
E-110
SUSD's premiere online learning high school. Come meet our teachers and administration to find out how Scottsdale Online Learning (SOL) can meet your virtual learning needs.
Learn about Laguna Elementary School, where education is an exciting adventure in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). We're not just STEAM-certified: we're a vibrant hub of learning that nurtures well-rounded, critical thinkers for the future. Our school community thrives on family involvement, from Family Read Nights to Family Math Game Nights to a community STEAM Night, fostering a strong bond between school and home. Laguna is home to Scottsdale Unified's only toddler program for two year olds. Our Pre-K students enjoy the same, enriching specials as our older students, creating a cohesive learning community. Come learn about our collaborative makerspace, STEAM classrooms, music programs and wide spectrum of student clubs guided by outstanding Laguna educators.
Coronado is home to the award-winning, nationally recognized Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) program. This exclusive-to-Coronado program creates a plethora of opportunities for students to augment the academic, personal, leadership and vocational skills they will need to be successful upon graduation. JAG students interface with industry and community leaders, engage in community service, and participate in state and national JAG competitions. Learn about the benefits of this program and how it sets students up for success: JAG graduates from Coronado's Class of 2024 earned $1.4 million in post-secondary funding! Find out how your student can become part of the Coronado JAG program.
Learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Desert Mountain High School and the Middle Years Programme that continues from neighboring Mountainside Middle School. Our MYP Coordinator will describe what sets IB apart from AP (Advanced Placement) and other Honors program studies. You will also learn what it takes to earn the prestigious IB diploma and what skills your child will leave high school with after completing this rigorous, world-renowned academic program.
Saguaro High School offers an outstanding, well-rounded high school experience that culminates in the graduation of students who are well-prepared to take on whatever lies ahead. They are critical thinkers, innovators, artists, musicians, actors and student athletes, and are eager to share their learning in communities, large and small. Saguaro is home to the Scottsdale Math & Science Academy and the culmination of SUSD's Dual Language Immersion program. Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment courses connected through nearby Scottsdale Community College provide multiple options for Saguaro students to graduate with college credits. Outstanding Career and Technical Education opportunities in Health Sciences (Nursing, Sports Medicine) and STEM (Biotechnology, Engineering, Robotics) lead to industry certifications, post-graduation employment opportunities and additional doorways to post-secondary success. Saguaro is STEM Cognia accredited.
Ann Achtziger works for The Scottsdale Unified School District. She is currently the Mohave Middle School Assistant Principal. Ann has been an assistant principal at the elementary middle and high school level and has taught all three levels as well. She is the Co-chair of The... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 7:00pm - 7:25pm MST
B-220
Come learn about the AVID program - Advancement Via Individual Determination - in place at Arcadia High School, Tonalea Middle School, Ingleside Middle School, Echo Canyon K-8 School, and Tavan Elementary School! AVID instructional strategies used in classrooms create a rigorous learning environment where students develop writing, critical reading, inquiry, collaboration, and organizational skills. These effective, research-backed strategies are scaffolded from grades K-12 to prepare students for college and career, post-graduation.
At SUSD, we understand the need to provide differentiated instruction and a challenging curriculum to gifted students. Our K-12 Gifted program offers meaningful learning experiences that foster an enriched, in-depth understanding of core curriculum. Research-based instructional practices help students acquire the appropriate social skills, emotional stability and decision-making strengths they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Echo Canyon School features vibrant gardens that are integrated into cross-curricular activities to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for its preschool through 8th grade students. As an AVID school (Advancement Via Individual Determination), we prioritize critical thinking, organization, and effective communication to propel student growth and engagement. ECS was recently named Arizona's National ESEA Distinguished School and is the first school in Arizona to be Blue Zones Project-approved. Join us to learn more about SUSD's award-winning Preschool through Eighth grade looping school.
Anasazi Elementary is on a mission to provide our students with the best education on the planet, and that starts with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years education. We are one of only 8 IB elementary-level World Schools in Arizona. Our staff provides a world-class education that is recognized internationally for its superior standards, guiding principles, practices, and intellectual rigor. The International Baccalaureate program gives our students a competitive advantage in our increasingly global economy. It also builds on our school’s mission to be a child-focused community that fosters a rigorous and compassionate educational experience, honoring the diverse learner and empowering all students to be globally competitive and future-ready. IB students take ownership of their learning and develop skills to work effectively with others, becoming thinkers, communicators, inquirers, and creative problem-solvers in the world around them. Our students are on a journey to become active, caring, lifelong learners, helping to create a better and more peaceful world.
Dreaming Big as an Entrepreneur: Launching your business or brand while earning high school credit Coronado High School is home to Scottsdale Unified School District's only concurrent-enrollment Entrepreneurship Hub program and is part of Coronado's early college partnership with Scottsdale Community College. In this session, families will learn how students can hone their business and marketing skills in order to launch their own business or personal brand while they are still in high school. Session highlights include instructional pathways information, opportunities students have to engage with community business leaders and investors, and how students can simultaneously earn both high school and college credit.
Coronado is home to the award-winning, nationally recognized Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) program. This exclusive-to-Coronado program creates a plethora of opportunities for students to augment the academic, personal, leadership and vocational skills they will need to be successful upon graduation. JAG students interface with industry and community leaders, engage in community service, and participate in state and national JAG competitions. Learn about the benefits of this program and how it sets students up for success: JAG graduates from Coronado's Class of 2024 earned $1.4 million in post-secondary funding! Find out how your student can become part of the Coronado JAG program.
College and career readiness is multi-faceted these days. Pairing robust academics with technical skills is what gives students a competitive advantage in the post-secondary and industry environment. Taking advantage of SUSD's specialized high school CTE programs to learn a skill today could mean job placement tomorrow. Having a job while in college or in a training program after high school will mean less debt - maybe zero debt - to move forward in an apprenticeship or industry-sponsored educational program. Large employers are willing to train young individuals who need to start earning a livable wage right now. Come hear about what Arizona industries are considered high-demand and high-wage and how to prepare now for future success.
Saguaro High School offers an outstanding, well-rounded high school experience that culminates in the graduation of students who are well-prepared to take on whatever lies ahead. They are critical thinkers, innovators, artists, musicians, actors and student athletes, and are eager to share their learning in communities, large and small. Saguaro is home to the Scottsdale Math & Science Academy and the culmination of SUSD's Dual Language Immersion program. Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment courses connected through nearby Scottsdale Community College provide multiple options for Saguaro students to graduate with college credits. Outstanding Career and Technical Education opportunities in Health Sciences (Nursing, Sports Medicine) and STEM (Biotechnology, Engineering, Robotics) lead to industry certifications, post-graduation employment opportunities and additional doorways to post-secondary success. Saguaro is STEM Cognia accredited.
Ann Achtziger works for The Scottsdale Unified School District. She is currently the Mohave Middle School Assistant Principal. Ann has been an assistant principal at the elementary middle and high school level and has taught all three levels as well. She is the Co-chair of The... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 7:35pm - 8:00pm MST
B-220
The purpose of Title I is to provide all children with a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I supports are offered at a number of SUSD schools to help ensure every child has access to an excellent education. If eligible, students have access to many programs and resources including, but not limited to, 21st Century Learning Programs, English Learners Programs, Homeless and Migrant Resources, Gifted Programs, and Office of Indian Education. Please see our website for full details. https://www.susd.org/departments/federal-state-programs/title-i
Thursday November 21, 2024 7:35pm - 8:00pm MST
B-218
At SUSD, we understand the need to provide differentiated instruction and a challenging curriculum to gifted students. Our K-12 Gifted program offers meaningful learning experiences that foster an enriched, in-depth understanding of core curriculum. Research-based instructional practices help students acquire the appropriate social skills, emotional stability and decision-making strengths they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Echo Canyon School features vibrant gardens that are integrated into cross-curricular activities to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for its preschool through 8th grade students. As an AVID school (Advancement Via Individual Determination), we prioritize critical thinking, organization, and effective communication to propel student growth and engagement. ECS was recently named Arizona's National ESEA Distinguished School and is the first school in Arizona to be Blue Zones Project-approved. Join us to learn more about SUSD's award-winning Preschool through Eighth grade looping school.
Learn about the exciting opportunities available to students at Tonalea Middle School! This program will showcase how students dive into the world of programming, while also learning the skills to code and fly drones. Through hands-on experiences, students are not just learning to code ‒ they're exploring real-world applications of technology.
Learn more about what to expect as your child moves from elementary to middle school learning and social environments and how you can help them be most successful.
Thursday November 21, 2024 7:35pm - 8:00pm MST
E-110
SUSD's premiere online learning high school. Come meet our teachers and administration to find out how Scottsdale Online Learning (SOL) can meet your virtual learning needs.
