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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
November 28, 2011:
applications are due
December 19 , 2011 : schools will be notified if program is selected to receive a site visit.
January 9 - February 10, 2012: Site visits to qualifying schools will be conducted
February 17, 2012: A+ Exemplary Program winners will be announced.

2011 A+ Exemplary Program Award Recipients:
* "Mariposa KARES: Kids Assisting, Respecting, Educating & Serving" at Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School, Dr. Marianne Lescher, Principal
* "Honors Mathematics Program" at Osborn Middle School, Phoenix, Marty Makar, Principal
* "Solano Writing Project" at Solano Elementary School, Phoenix (Osborn Elementary District), Karen Epps, Principal

2010 A+ Exemplary Program Award Recipients:
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“Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Awareness Team” at Casa Grande Middle School, Sylvia Trotter, Principal;
* “Dual Language Program” at the Osborn School District (Encanto, Clarendon, Longview and Osborn Middle Schools), Noemi Cortes, Language Acquisition Coordinator;
* “Manners Matter” at Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School, Dr. Marianne Lescher, Principal;
* “Mock Trial Program” at the Casa Grande School District (Cactus, Villago and Casa Grande Middle Schools), Principals: Deanna Smith-Stout; Jeff Lavender and Sylvia Trotter;
* “Media Center Enrichment Program” at Mesquite Elementary School in the Vail District, Katie Dabney, Principal;
* “P.A.W.S. (Providing All With Success)” at Coyote Springs Elementary School in Prescott Valley, Dr. Susan Fahrni, Principal;
* “Peace Program” at Montecito Community School, Phoenix (Osborn District), Maria O’Malley, Principal.

2009 A+ Exemplary Program Award Recipients:
* Balsz Elementary School, Phoenix: "Family Night"
* Clarendon Elementary School, Phoenix (Osborn District): "Ballet Program," click here to learn more
* Estrella Foothills High School, Goodyear (Buckeye Union H.S. District): "Career and College Prep"
* Gavilan Peak Elementary School, Anthem (Deer Valley District): "Great World of Reading"
* Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Cave Creek: "Birthday Book Club"
* Longview Elementary School, Phoenix, (Osborn District): "STAR Positive Behavioral Intervention Support" click here to learn more

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

and our "Supporting Partners:"

Southwest Gas Corporation
Dr. Ann K. Allison
The Tony and Shirley Perri Family Foundation
Jay and Alexa Schneider
Ruth and Arthur Solomon

 
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arizona republic
aps
desert schools
safeway
 

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