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.
SKILLS Private Academy
Special Kids Individualized Learning Life Skills
Back-to-School Supply List
The following is the list of supplies each student will need before heading back-to-school. For those of you wanting to get a jump on coupons and deals:
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Multi-color dry erase markers
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Multi-colored markers
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2 containers of disinfectant wipes
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2 pkgs of copy paper
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1 sm box of crayons
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2 pkgs of loose leaf wide ruled paper
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labeled personal water bottle
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3 boxes tissues
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Personal hygiene kits (deodorant ,facial wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb or brush, hair ties, barrettes, etc)
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For those using diapers please send diapers in the current size and wipes.
Optional List
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White card stock
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Laminating sheets
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Hygienic wipes
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Multi-colored copy paper
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Sandwich baggies
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Gallon size baggies
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Non-blue tooth ear buds
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If you are unable to obtain any or all items on the list, they will be provided by the school. If you would like to purchase any extra for a child that cannot afford it, your donation is very appreciated!