The Ward Traditional Academy is an educational facility that offers a range of learning opportunities. It serves more than 450 students in kindergarten through grade eight. The academy provides classes in history, English, math, and physical and technology education. The Ward Traditional Academy operates a parent-teacher association that organizes fundraising events. The academy maintains a library that stocks books, magazines and reference materials. It also has a cafeteria that offers breakfast and lunch options. In addition, the academy operates science and yearbook clubs. The Ward Traditional Academy is governed by Tempe Elementary School District 3, which maintains finance, purchasing and human resources departments.
Established in 1972, Connolly Middle School is an educational institution that enrolls students in grades six through eight. The school offers assistance with the development of academic, artistic, social, emotional and physical potential. Its curriculum includes math, science, social studies, music, technology education and language arts. Connolly Middle School operates occupational therapy, physical education and social services departments. The school provides special education services for students with developmental disabilities. It has a library that maintains a selection of journals, magazines, and fiction and nonfiction books. Connolly Middle School offers academic assessment and evaluation programs. The school is governed by Tempe Elementary School District 3, which manages several elementary, middle and high schools.
Grace Community Christian School, founded in 1975, offers educational programs to more than 600 students in prekindergarten through grade eight. The school operates as a ministry of Grace Community Church. Its curriculum includes English, art, computer application, science, foreign language, math, music, reading, social studies, technology education and physical education. In addition, it provides Bible instruction, prayer and weekly chapel service, and search and teach intervention program for kindergarten students. The school provides various extracurricular activities, such as music, jazz, string, choir, field trips and camps. The school also provides various sports for the physical development of its students, including basketball, softball, volleyball, baseball and soccer. Grace Community Christian School is approved by the Association of Christian Schools International, and is located in Tempe, Ariz.
Marcos de Niza High School, located in Tempe, Ariz., offers education to students in grades nine through 12. It is a part of Tempe Union High School District that offers classes in various subjects, such as science, mathematics, business, English, foreign languages and physical, life, family and consumer science. In addition, the school s classes include fine and performing arts, physical education and social studies. It offers a wide range of services, such as counseling, consultation, career planning, occupational information, job searching, resume writing and college searching. The school offers a variety of amenities, including a library and computer room with Internet access. It also provides financial assistance and scholarship information to students. The extracurricular activities provided by the school include student council and performance groups. Its sports activities include baseball, football, softball, volleyball, soccer, swimming and wrestling.
