A+ Exemplary Programs Application and Information

A+ Exemplary Programs Application

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A+ Exemplary Programs Award
The A+ Exemplary Programs Award was created by the Arizona Educational Foundation in 2004 to celebrate and recognize programs that exemplify educational excellence in schools throughout Arizona. The Programs' purpose is threefold: to identify and give public recognition to outstanding programs in public schools in Arizona; to make available a comprehensive framework of key criteria for program effectiveness that can serve as a basis for participatory self-assessment and planning in schools; and to facilitate communication and sharing of outstanding programs within and among schools based on common criteria related to success. Applicant schools' programs are recognized for the following: their superior ability to go above and beyond what might be expected in order to meet the needs of their student populations; producing concrete results and outcomes; measurability; innovation and/or creativity; sustainability; potential for replication; and their ability to demonstrate an improved school culture and climate and/or improved student achievement. Schools are limited to one application per academic year. The award includes $100, promotional material and a plaque.

TIMELINE for 2009 A+ Exemplary Programs Award to be announced.

2008 A+ Exemplary Program Award Recipients:
* Desert Willow Elementary School, Cave Creek: "Idiomas Unidos: A Partial Spanish Immersion Program "Idiomas Unidos: A Partial Spanish Immersion Program"
* Desert Willow Elementary School, Vail: "Caught in the ACT"
* Harris Elementary School, Mesa (Gilbert District): "Reader's Theater Troupe"
* Horizon High School, Scottsdale (Paradise Valley District): "Apprentice Boardroom Project"
*Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Cave Creek: "After School Equine Program"
* Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary, Tempe: "Celebrating Diversity"
* Marana Middle School, Marana: "The Off-Freeway Performers"
* Paseo Hills School, Phoenix (Deer Valley District): "S.U.C.C.E.S.S Tutoring Program"

2007 A+ Exemplary Program Award Recipients:
* Andalucia Primary School, Phoenix (Alhambra District): "Reading Olympics"
* Corte Sierra Elementary School, Litchfield Park: "Achievement in Math (AIM)"
* Drexel Elementary School, Tucson (Sunnyside District): "Arts Day Extravaganza"
* Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School, Tempe: "Life Skills for Learning"
* Montebello School, Phoenix (Alhambra District): "Beyond the Bell"
* Paseo Hills School, Phoenix (Deer Valley District): "R.E.C.E.S.S. After School Tutoring"
* Sycamore Elementary School, Corona (Vail District): "SUMS - Students Understanding Math and Science"

2006 A+ Exemplary Program Award Recipients:
* Barcelona Middle School, Phoenix (Alhambra District): "Genres of the Quarter"
* Corte Sierra Elementary School, Litchfield Park: "Reading Intervention Program"
* Gavilan Peak Elementary School, Anthem (Deer Valley District): "Multi-Cultural Appreciation Week"

2005 A+ Exemplary Program Award Recipients:
* Catalina Ventura Elementary School, Phoenix (Alhambra District): "ParentLink Classes"
* Col. Smith Middle School, Ft. Huachuca: "PowerPoint 8th Grade Math"
* Desert View High School, Tucson (Sunnyside District): "Creative Learning in Alternative Ways"
* Flowing Wells High School, Tucson: "Independent Living Skills"
* Flowing Wells Jr. High School, Tucson: "Skills for Success"
* Gavilan Peak Elementary School, Anthem (Deer Valley District): "Standards-Based Science Fair"
* North Canyon High School, Phoenix (Paradise Valley District): "Freshmen First Mentoring Program"
* Westwood Primary School, Phoenix (Alhambra District): "Rise and Read"

A+ Exemplary Program Sponsors:
APS
The Arizona Republic/Season for Sharing
Safeway
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union

and our "Supporting Partners:"

Bashas'
First National Bank of Arizona
Turner Construction
Southwest Gas Corporation