- Amphitheater Public Schools
- Overview
Curriculum Overview
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Welcome to Amphitheater Public Schools, a vibrant educational community serving preschool through 12th grade. We are dedicated to challenging and supporting our students as they excel in academic, athletic, and artistic pursuits.
Our curriculum is rooted in the Promise of a Graduate, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. We believe that students should master the ability to express themselves clearly and persuasively in both writing and speech. Our academic program encourages interdisciplinary connections, fostering a deeper understanding of the relationships between ideas. Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators!
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At Amphitheater, our Language Arts program nurtures students' abilities to communicate effectively and think critically. From kindergarten through high school, students engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities that develop their literacy skills and foster a love for language. Our curriculum emphasizes creative expression, comprehension, and analysis, helping students explore diverse texts and articulate their ideas clearly. By building strong foundations in communication, we equip students to succeed academically and prepare them to navigate and contribute to a world that values thoughtful, articulate voices. Please click here to learn more.
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Amphitheater's Mathematics curriculum and instruction reflect the importance of mathematical literacy for all students.
The curriculum is designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills our students need for success in college and careers. To meet these expectations, our curriculum is student-centered and will allow for exploration, discovery, conjecture, and application of mathematics. To learn more, please click here.
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Our science curriculum incorporates critical thinking, analyzing and the practices of science, allowing students to interact, engage and make connections to our world.
Science creates a spark in students’ minds. It shows them that they, too, can help solve the world’s big problems. Amphitheater’s science classes encourage students to learn in a deep, meaningful way through firsthand investigative experiences. This scientific way of thinking ensures the concepts learned in school will stay with students more than just a day or a week—but for a lifetime. Click here to learn more.
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At Amphitheater Public Schools, our Social Studies program empowers students to become informed, engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. Through a curriculum that spans history, geography, civics, and economics, students gain a deep understanding of the past and its influence on the present. They develop critical thinking skills, learn to analyze diverse perspectives, and explore how societies function and evolve. Our goal is to inspire students to actively participate in their communities and the global landscape, preparing them to lead with knowledge, empathy, and civic responsibility. To learn more, please click here.
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The curriculum for all fine arts courses engages students in common artistic processes: creating, performing and presenting, visual art, responding, and connecting. We are proud to offer Fine Arts throughout the student's academic career. To learn more, please click here.
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At Amphitheater Public Schools, we believe that physical education (PE) is a cornerstone of a well-rounded education from kindergarten through high school. Our PE programs are designed to promote lifelong healthy habits, enhance physical fitness, and boost students’ social and emotional well-being. Through engaging activities, teamwork, and skill development, students gain confidence, improve coordination, and learn the value of perseverance. PE also supports academic success by improving focus, reducing stress, and encouraging a balanced lifestyle. At Amphitheater, we prepare students not only for academic achievement but for a healthy, active future.
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The goal of the world languages program is to prepare students to be linguistically and culturally competent in languages other than English. The ability to communicate in a culturally appropriate manner with speakers of other languages is the key to success in the increasingly diverse global community of the 21st century. Learn more here.
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In order for students to succeed, we need to prepare them for the ever-changing world of work, which means not only college readiness, but career readiness—students with access to post-secondary education and skills attainment possibilities that will prepare them to achieve in the 21st century.
CTE offers a unique opportunity to engage students in an enormous variety of subjects, incorporating academic, creative and technical skills, with the specific goal, nowhere else represented in education, of preparing students for all of life that comes after high school. Click here to learn more about our programs.
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At Amphitheater, we are dedicated to ensuring every student masters Arizona state standards through personalized classroom instruction. We offer specialized programs like REACH for gifted students, Cambridge Academy, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment, and Honors courses. With a wide array of enrichment opportunities, we celebrate the diversity of talents and abilities in our schools. Click here to discover how our advanced coursework can elevate your child's educational experience today!