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Education

Self Development Academy Recognizes Student Achievement

by Jennifer Salvatori May 30, 2014
written by Jennifer Salvatori May 30, 2014

More than 500 students attending Self Development Academy (SDA) recently received awards at the end-of-the-year festivities.

Student academic achievement is recognized in the areas of reading, mathematics, citizenship and attendance, as well as overall academic performance. The number of students having earned awards in these categories is a testament to the commitment and working relationship among the administration, teachers, parents and students.

SELF DEVELOPMENT PIC JUNE 2014SDA provides an accelerated curriculum to students, and encourages learning outside the classroom. This includes reading, and the school sponsors two reading programs. They are Parents as Partners (grades kindergarten through eighth grade) and the Children’s Classic Reading Program (grades two through eight). If parents read a minimum of four nights a week for 90 percent of the school year, students earn a Parents as Partners certificate.

The Children’s Classic Reading Program requires a yearlong commitment from students. Students earn a trophy for reading eight classics (abridged versions) a year, writing a report, and completing an oral and visual presentation. Some of the classics include Treasure Island, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Black Beauty, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Hobbit. A total of 164 students obtained a Parents as Partners certificate, and 48 students earned a Children’s Classic Reading Program trophy this year.

The memorization of Math Facts is one important part of the school’s math curriculum, which requires a commitment from parents and students, as well. At the end of the school year, students demonstrate their Math Facts knowledge, and compete to earn a Math Facts certificate. Each class has one Math Facts winner, and that student receives a Math Facts certificate, acknowledging mastery in this curriculum area.

The students are acknowledged during one of the school’s most anticipated events, the end-of-the-year class plays. The class plays are a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their creative talents. Every year, each class (grades one through eight) performs a play, with each student having a role. Some students even write their class plays. The classes also create backdrops and props. Some of this year’s plays included The Bremen Town Musician, Abraham Lincoln, Little Red Riding Hood’s Granny, and Rosa Parks Leads the Way.

Together, the class plays and awards ceremony served as a wonderful way to end the 2013-2014 school year. We are so proud of our students.

If you are interested in learning more about Self Development Academy, please contact the front office at (480) 641-2640.

 

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