About SKILLS Private Academy
Highly qualified teachers and staff teach students where and how they are willing to learn. We provide differentiated lessons that follow the Arizona State Standards in these areas:
READING AND WRITING
Students are taught using grade-level standards, with modified lessons and accommodations students can easily access content. Individualized attention means maximum progress. Teachers use curriculum from Shurley, Unique, and Read Naturally. Students have the latest technology available in Chromebooks and iPads to provide practice safe written language and closely monitored research opportunities.
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MATH
The curriculum used to teach math includes Unique, TouchMath, and Saxon. Teachers use manipulatives along with several other resources to focus on real-life use of math skills. While learning grade-level math standards, students are taught, to exchange money in the community, make a budget, use measurements in recipes, and more. Students have measured and built raised beds for a garden. Math is hands-on and relevant.
SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
Science and social studies curricula are taught in units using Unique and individualized upper-level lessons aligned to state standards. Students are also given access to local area resources and interaction within the community to learn through hands-on experiences. Some of our community-based field trips include visits to Coronado National Memorial, San Pedro Riparian Conservation Area, Colossal Cave, and Ramsey Canyon, Patterson Observatory, and the Air and Space Museum. Each year students have an opportunity to participate in a school-wide science fair where classes work together produce one class project.
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At SKILLS Private Academy we believe that everyone deserves access to a high quality education. We are commited to create this opportunity for all current and future students. We are always appreciative of support from those in our community, which helps us provide an exceptional educational experience. Get in touch to learn more.
School Tuition
Most students at S.K.I.L.L.S. Private Academy get 100% of their tuition covered by the Empowerment Scholarship Account under the Arizona Department of Education.
Contact us today at (520) 263-6789 to learn more.
Empowerment Scholarship Account
ESA funding is through the Arizona Department of Education, and is the most secure, reliable, funding option available. The department of education will examine the front page of the IEP/MET or an evaluation by a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, or medical doctor and will use the primary eligibility to fund tuition.
