K–2nd Grade
A strong academic foundation, real friendships, and the confidence to share ideas out loud.
How We Teach K–2nd
Hands-on exploration, backed by One on One instruction.
01
Learn by Exploring
Kids investigate, build and ask questions while learning to read, write and do math.
02
Goals for Each Child
Small group and One on One time lets every child learn at their own pace.
03
Known and Belonging
Every child feels known, valued and supported from day one.
By the end of 2nd grade, your child…
SuperPowers
Wonders out loud and notices the world closely
Asks lots of “why” and “how” questions, spots details others miss, and gets excited to learn more.
Curiosity · Observation · Deep Learner
Tries different ways when something doesn’t work
Builds, draws and tinkers to solve problems, and can explain their thinking with a simple “because.”
Creativity · Problem Solver · Critical Thinking
Keeps going when things are hard
Sticks with challenging work, tries new things even when nervous, and feels proud of their effort.
Perseverance · Courage · Confidence
Is a kind, fair friend and teammate
Takes turns, listens, notices how others feel, and understands classmates may see things differently.
Collaboration · Empathy · Perspective
Tells the truth and speaks up for what they need
Owns mistakes, names their feelings, and asks for help using reasons.
Integrity · Self-Awareness · Self-Advocacy
Takes charge of their own work
Chooses meaningful work, follows a simple plan, cleans up, and helps newer classmates learn the routines.
Agency · Organization · Leadership
Academics
Reads independently
Decodes new words confidently and reads grade-level text smoothly enough to focus on meaning, ready to start reading to learn.
Reading
Has strong number sense
Understands place value, adds and subtracts fluently within 100, and can explain more than one strategy.
Math
Writes to share ideas
Writes several connected sentences on a topic, spells common words correctly, and uses basic punctuation.
Writing
See how your Arizona Empowerment Scholarship (ESA) and scholarships can fully cover the $12,500 tuition.
