Maryland School services pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students. Located in the heart of central Phoenix, Maryland was constructed in 1954 during the post-WW II housing boom. While renovations and remodels have ensured students benefit from the technological innovations of the 21stcentury, the school maintains its historic charm. Classrooms are large to accommodate varied groupings and activities, and nearly every classroom enjoys the benefits of large windows and natural sunlight, which research has shown increases achievement. All classrooms use SMART Board technology and students have access to a computer lab for their learning. Maryland boasts a long-standing relationship with the community, and several staff members were former Maryland students themselves! Maryland teachers employ the use of collaborative planning and ongoing data analysis to support all learners through rigorous, engaging lessons in order to prepare them to be successful in their future college or career choice. We are committed to our University of Virginia school model, which focuses on instructional practices. Staff is building our reading and math intervention plan and data discussions to make decisions to best meet the needs of all students everyday. Staff also work together to implement the Response to Intervention (RTI) model. The structure of RTI provides Maryland students with added academic support. Teachers continue to work on math instructional strategies to build a strong understanding and application of math skills. Maryland features:
• Free, full-day kindergarten
• Head Start Preschool
• Open enrollment at all grade levels
• Art, music, physical education for K-8th graders
• H.E.R.O Bullying Prevention Programs
• Gifted Program
• Interscholastic Sports
• PAC after-school child care program
• After-school Academy for 2nd-8th Grades
• Before-school Web-kinz Class for 2nd-6th Grades
• School-based medical/dental clinic
• Native American Programs
