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Sonoran Science Academy (SSA) is a tuition-free charter
school in NW Tucson, Arizona. SSA, a college preparatory
school, emphases science, math, and computer science, while
providing a solid liberal arts foundation for their
students.
In
2000, local scientists, educators and community leaders saw
a need in Tucson for a school that focuses on math, science
and computer science. These founders, dedicated in their
pursuit of excellence, had a vision. This vision included
successful students who were able to compete with their
international peers both in the classroom and in their
jobs.
SSA offers free tutoring to students in all subjects and
encourages all students to participate in extracurricular
academic clubs, athletic teams and social booster clubs.
SSA believes that fostering children with a well-rounded
social background and rigorous academics is a necessary part
of college preparation. It is this unique balance between
rigorous academics and extracurricular participation that
becomes each child's formula for success in life and
prepares students for the rigors of University.
It is the conviction of SSA that the educational process can
only be successful if the essential underlying triad of
Student-Teacher-Parent works in harmony. SSA is not just a
school but also rather a learning environment. All parents
are welcomed on campus and encouraged to find a place to
make their own personal contribution. Although this is by
no means a requirement, SSA faculty and students enjoy the
many individual contributions parents share and thus enrich
our campus. Many parents, as well as faculty, assist with
the academic and social booster clubs while other parents
find their own unique niche to enrich the lives of our
student body.
SSA is operated by Daisy Education Corporation (DEC), a
non-profit 501 ( c ) (3) educational organization in Tucson,
AZ. SSA currently employs 25 full-time and two part-time
staff and faculty. Our current enrollment for 2005-2006 is
estimated at 420 students (K-12). In 2000 the Arizona State
Board of Education approved the Charter School Application
of Sonoran Science Academy and we opened our doors in 2001
having 86 students in grades 6 through 8 and have steadily
grown since then. Dedicated faculty and staff ensure that
all students are accorded the individual attention and
motivation needed to be successful.
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