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"A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2022-23 school year and Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 School received an A Letter Grade.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
zSpace AR/VR Labs
Students learn by doing without fear of spilling chemicals, blowing a circuit, and with the chance to make mistakes and easily try again.
HRS Level 1 certified
Last year we set goals toward providing a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture”. This year we are focused on Level Two: “Effective Teaching in Every Classroom”.
Strong Literary Focus
The goal of reading is to comprehend and apply what is read to real-world experiences. Our goal is to develop life-long learners who are independent and proficient readers.
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Congratulations to these ten schools for their hard work instilling and sustaining Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for students!
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500 new 5th grade band and orchestra musicians performed at the Blast-Off Workshop with high school musicians.
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Every Wednesday in September, students can try Flatbread Quesadillas made with grilled chicken and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in a whole grain flatbread as prepared by our amazing cafeteria staff! It is sure to be a new favorite!
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LEAP Fall Break Camp! Sign up starting September 3 for a fun week of fall exploration with art projects, STEM activities and lots of fun in store!
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Submit your nomination by September 26 to recognize a special MUSD teacher for their efforts resulting in a student's achievement and success!
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services presents a new Family Empowerment Series!
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Are you a family member/ friend raising an MUSD student? Kinship Caregiver Support Group offers monthly meetings through MUSD Student & Family Services!
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The MUSD Fall 2024 Literacy Summit was a huge success! During this event, Elementary Literacy Teams engaged in strategic planning for this school year and celebrated successes.
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services presents “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” this Fall
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Join us for our 8 classes to prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget at the MUSD Family Resource Center! Let’s cook, eat smarter, and move more together!
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Old Father Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741
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Highlights
We take great pride in providing the first of its kind school in Arizona featuring a creative and specialized academic experience in an innovative 21st century learning environment.
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Interscholastic activities play an integral part of a student's overall educational experience. These activities teach students values such as commitment, discipline, hard work, leadership, teamwork, and physical fitness all of which are a foundation for academic success.
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Dove Mountain K-8 establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
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Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
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Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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Dove Mountain K-8 is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.