Foothills Elementary School, otherwise known as Foothills Fine Arts Academy, is a preK-8 school in Glendale, AZ that is known for its tight-kit and family-oriented staff, its active PTSO and a tradition of excellence.
Horizon Elementary School, operated by the Glendale Elementary School District, offers enrollment to more than 700 students in grades kindergarten through eight. It offers an academic program that focuses on reading, language arts and math skills education. It also offers classes in art, music, physical education and computer application. The Glendale Elementary School District governs various other elementary schools, such as Challenger Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School, Desert Garden Elementary School and Glendale American Elementary School. The school also provides a parent-teacher organization that supports and funds various school activities and programs. Horizon Elementary School has its location in Glendale, Ariz.
Heritage Elementary School is a tuition FREE, not-for-profit K-8 charter school in Glendale providing an exceptional educational environment that focuses on incredible academics, community involvement and family values. Heritage Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools adhere to the same major laws and regulations as all other public schools. The major difference between charter and public schools is that charter schools have the freedom to set their own rules with regard to curriculum and teaching styles. Heritage Elementary, like many charter schools, was designed to deliver programs tailored to educational excellence and the needs of the community it serves. Heritage Elementary School's mission is to impart the best in traditional education using current technology. Heritage Elementary School teaches its students phonics reading skills, critical thinking skills, analytical reasoning skills and the ability to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in a world of diverse cultures. Heritage provides kindergarten through eighth grade education with an emphasis on character as well as academics. Character education is presented in ways that allow students to learn responsibility and respect for self and others and that effective work yields rewards. Life skills are taught in cause-and-effect relationships. In addition, quality reading skills are developed through intensive phonics, math skills are emphasized, and computer technology is blended into eff
Greenbrier Elementary School, located in Glendale, Ariz., serves more than 600 students in prekindergarten through grade six. The school also offers after-school care programs and conducts classes in various subjects, such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Greenbrier Elementary School offers talented and gifted education to students who need extra assistance. In addition, the school provides a variety of special programs, such as reading recovery, special education and the English as a Second Language program. Greenbrier Elementary School's staff includes a psychologist, social worker and school nurse who provide support to students and their families. The school supports chess, fitness and destination imagination clubs, as well as a student council. It also offers extracurricular activities, such as Math Olympiad, spelling bee competitions and foreign language instruction. Greenbrier Elementary School is a part of the Deer Valley Unified School District.
