| Located in Tucson Arizona, Sonoran Science Academy is a college preparatory charter school with an emphasis in science, math and computer sciences while providing a solid liberal arts foundation for all students. In 2000, local scientists, educators and community leaders saw a need in Tucson for a school that focuses on computer sciences. These founders, dedicated in their pursuit of excellence, had a vision. This vision included students who were to compete with their international peers both in the classroom and in their jobs. |
| Mission statement: "The mission of Sonoran Science Academy (SSA) is college preparation for students to achieve success in the high-tech community of the new millennium through a science and math instructional program that includes high educational standards, a liberal arts foundation and meets individual student needs to compete successfully in a global technological society upon graduation." |
| Snapshot of SSA:
- opened in 2001 serving grades 6 through 8, currently serving 142 students in grades K-12;
- parents are welcomed and encouraged to be part of the learning environment, adding to the dynamics of the campus and enriching the classroom experience;
- extra-curricular activities are open to all students, including National Junior/ National Honor Society, chess club, art club, anime club and peer tutoring club;
- students at all grade levels are meeting or exceeding state and county standards when it comes to the AIMS test;
- accredited by AALE in June 2004.
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Visit Sonoran Science Academy's website at
www.sonoranacademy.org
Read parent reviews and recent test scores at
http://www.greatschools.net/ |
