La Cima

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La Cima Middle School

5600 N. La Canada Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704

Principal: Christine Sullivan

Communications:
(520) 696-6730 or (520)696-6795
(520) 696-6792 (fax)

Grade Levels: 6th-8th
Enrollment: 660
2008 AZ LEARNS Rating: Performing
State Report Card
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Mission
Our mission is to continually develop independent and technological learners by creating an enriching environment and actively involving the community. We believe in developing responsible citizens; that students are resourceful and capable; teachers are facilitators of learning; learning takes place best in an atmosphere that recognizes student needs of belonging, freedom, fun and shared decision-making; and that reading, writing and mathematics are fundamental tools for life-long learning.

Organization and Philosophy

  • Inclusion

  • Emphasis on continuous improvement

  • Shared Decisions Making

  • School-wide Resiliency Building

  • Standards Based Curriculum

  • Student Focus on Commitment to Learning

  • Positive Behavior Systems model of Discipline
  • Professional Learning Communities
Instructional Programs

  • Comprehensive Leveled Reading Program
  • Content Area Reading Instruction

  • SOAR - Alternative Education Program in 7th and 8th Grade

  • Seminar Classes

  • Title I Program School wide

  • Six - Traits Writing Format Across the Curriculum

  • AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination

  • Information Technology Skill Building/21st Century Program

  • Project Alert

  • AdvancedMath (Geometry, Algebra 2 for High School Credit

  • Achieve Mentoring and Tutoring

  • On-site Special Education and ELL Programs

  • After School Activity Clubs - Achieve ( Chess, Technology, Folklore, Harp, Music)
  • Seminars for remedial math and writing

  • Gifted classes - Humanities, Science, Teen Court, "We the People", Advanced Technology

  • Fine Arts Program - Art, Musical Theater,Chorus, Orchestra, Band

  • WEB Leaders - "Where Everyone Belongs"

  • Family Strengthening classes (parents/ students)

  • Career Education Classes (8th Grade)

  • Cardinal Ambassadors
Academic Goals 
  • 100% of La Cima students will demonstrate growth in critical reading skills, math, and writing.

  • Below grade level learners will participate in reading and math labs to reach grade level competency scores on achievement tests.