Private, In-Home Tutoring in Surprise, Arizona

Canyon Ridge Elementary School is located on 17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N, Surprise, AZ 85388, Fuller Elementary School covers grades PreK-8 and can be contacted at 623-523-8450. The vision of Canyon Ridge Elementary School is to inspire the innovators of tomorrow. The school is committed to preparing students for the 21st century by teaching a curriculum that includes inquiry and real world problem solving. The school is invested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and the curriculum taught by teachers in these subjects are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and embedded cross cutting standards. The school also offers classes with cross grade level learning opportunities, bringing students of different ages together. Canyon Ridge Elementary School also integrates technology into its teaching, and students get to use 3D Printers, code, and worth with robotics. According to the Arizona Department of Education Science Standards, students in grade 1 learn about physical science, earth and space science, and life science.  In physical science, students learn that all matter is made up of very small particles. They also learn about forces, and how equal forces can balance forces, and unequal forces can push, pull or twist objects. In earth and space science, students investigate the properties of earth materials and how humans use natural resources in everyday life. In life science, they learn about the life cycle of animals and plants, and how animals depend on their environment for survival. For more information on how SchoolTutoring Academy can help you or child with Science tutoring, please contact us.

Marley Park Elementary School is located on 15042 W Sweetwater Ave, Surprise, AZ 85379, Marley Park Elementary School covers grades PreK-8 and can be contacted at 623-523-8200. The mission of the school to encourage students to think critically, communicate and collaborate effectively. The staff at the school provide students with a safe, positive and educational environment which helps to prepare students to be college and career ready. Marley Park Elementary School is also the home of the Cambridge Academy, which is an advanced academic program for students that enables them to prepare for future academic success while expanding their world view. The program is internationally recognized and sponsored by Cambridge University in England. Students in the academy are taught a rigorous and relevant curriculum, At the end of their 8th grade year, they take a series of comprehensive examinations. Students also learn about coding and computer science. According to the Arizona Department of Education, students in grade 2 mathematics, students focus on working with whole numbers and place value. They also learn about measurement and data, and geometry. They mainly work with addition and subtraction problems for numbers within 20. For more information on the mathematics tutoring SchoolTutoring Academy offers, please contact us.

Valley Vista High School is located on 15550 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374, Valley Vista High School covers grades 9-12 and can be contacted at 623-523-8800. Originally established in 2006, the school had an enrollment of 2568 students in the 2016-2017 school year. One of the programs offered at Valley Vista High School is the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) Program. The AVID program is a four year program for students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum, but fall short of achieving their academic potential. The program provides students with support and prepares them for success at college and university. Students learn about note-taking, study skills, test taking, time management, college exam preparation and more. Students can also take Career and Technical Education classes in Animation, culinary plants, fire science, film and TV, graphic/web design, and more. In grade 11 and 12 English Language Arts, students read a variety of texts and analyze the plot, theme, characters, setting, conflict, author’s purpose, and figurative language. In writing, they practice writing a variety of styles, argumentative writing, narrative writing and more. They write with the audience in mind, and tailor their writing to suit the appropriate audience. For more information on how SchoolTutoring Academy can help you or your child with 1-on-1 English Language Arts tutoring, please contact us.

Educating Our Parents: Understanding the Surprise District Curriculum

In all other subject areas: Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Physical Education, Library and Computer Technology, the school district adheres to the State Standards. But what makes Dysart Unified School District unique is that every teacher utilizes Interactive Learning Structures in their classroom teaching to be sure that every child has a positive learning experience.

The city of Surprise is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is about 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Surprise is surrounded by mountain park lands, a regional lake, and the open Sonoran Desert. Between the years of 1990 to 2000, Surprise was the sixth fastest expanding place among all the cities and towns in Arizona. In the 2000 census, the population of the city was 30,848, and in 2010, the population was 117,517, showing an increase in population of 281%. One contributing factor to the large population increase was the construction of Sun City Grand, an age-restricted resort like community, which was built about 5 miles away from Surprise. The city was officially incorporated in 1960 and was originally founded by Flora Mae Statler in 1938.

Awards the city of Surprise has received include ranking in the Top 10 Safest Cities in the US by Parenting Magazine in 2014, the #5 Fastest Growing City in the US by WalletHub in 2016, and the Global City of the Year by the Global Chamber of Phoenix in 2017.

In 2017, the population of Surprise was 134,085, making it the tenth most populated city in the state of Arizona. 25.7% of the population was under 18, 17.9% of the population was between 18-34, 24.1% was 35-54, 10.8% was 55-64 and 21.6% was over the age of 65. The median household income in the city was $61,035 in 2017.

Surprise Stadium

Located in the Surprise Recreation Campus Athletic Facility, the Surprise Stadium hosts baseball games and seats 10,714 people. The stadium originally opened in 2002 and is the site where Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers train in the Spring. The stadium is also the home of the Arizona Fall League’s Surprise Saguaros. In addition to these professional baseball teams, Surprise Stadium also hosts little league, high school, and college sports tournaments. The stadium is used for special events throughout the year as well, such as movie nights and the Fourth of July Fireworks show. The Surprise Stadium was ranked as the number 1 Spring Training Stadium in Arizona by USA Today.

Northwest Regional Library

Located in the Surprise Recreation Complex, the Northwest Regional Library contains an area of 23,000 square feet and with a collection of over 40,000 items. The library contains a special teen area, magazines, newspapers, a best-seller section. Northwest Regional Library also offers 60 internet accessible computers throughout the building which visitors can access. The library also includes a comfortable reading area for visitors with a view of the lake and park.

Surprise Women’s Heritage Trail

The area that Surprise city founder Flora Statler first started selling lots for is referred to as the Original Town Site (OTS). The OTS is now a historic site, and the Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail accepted Statler into their system, which helps to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to the state’s history. The recognition by the Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail paved the way for the Surprise Women’s Heritage Trail. The trail goes through the OTS, and contains stops honoring women who helped build the community. Maps of the trail are located in the lobby of the city Hall, the City Clerk’s office and the Visitor’s Center.

Interesting Facts

• Flora Mae Statler named the city Surprise because she “would be surprised if the town ever amounted to much”.
• One historic site in Surprise is the Mission Home Cemetery, which is also known as the Sleeping Bride Cemetery.
• The city of Surprise covers a land area of 107.85 square miles.
• Surprise is in the Mountain Time Zone (GMT-7).
• The city sits at an elevation of 1175 feet above sea level.