Harelson

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Harelson Elementary School

826 W. Chapala Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704

Principal: Andrew Heinemann

Communications:
(520) 696-6020
(520) 696-6070 (fax)

Grade Levels: K-6
Enrollment: 497
2008 AZ LEARNS Rating: Excelling
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Mission
The mission of Harelson School, as a community dedicated to excellence, is to ensure a sound academic foundation and empower our students to become self-directed, responsible, innovative, life-long learners by providing a safe, challenging, educational environment established with active partnerships among staff, family, and community.

Organization and Philosophy

  • Emphasis on continuous improvement�

  • Partnership with school, home and community

  • Nurturing & caring learning environment

  • Innovative and engaging instruction

  • Meeting individual need of all students

Instructional Programs
  • Interdisciplinary Curriculum (K-6)

  • Focus on State/National Standards

  • Student Leadership Programs

  • Grade 6 Opportunity

  • Student Research Emphasis

  • Academic Competitions

  • Fine Arts Program/PE K-6

  • Full Day Kindergarten

  • On-site Special Education (K-6)

  • Multiple computer labs

Academic Goals

  • Students will meet or exceed the State Standards in Writing, utilizing the Six Trait of Writing criteria.

  • Students will meet or exceed the State Standards in Mathematics as measured by the AIMS Test.

  • Students will meet or exceed the State Standards in Reading as measured by the AIMS Test.