• Additional Programs and Services

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CTE/JTED PROGRAM

    The CTE/JTED Program provides students with expanded course opportunities for college and career readiness following high school graduation. CTE courses are offered during the school day on each campus. JTED offers courses in the afternoon and evening hours at other locations throughout Pima County. Upon successful program completion, students may receive high school credit, certification in their field, and/or college credit depending on program specifications.

    Please see the CTE/JTED counselor in the Counseling Office for additional information.

    STUDENT SERVICES

    The Student Services department oversees services and supports for students who qualify to receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or who need accommodations through Section 504.  Our school district offers the full continuum of services to support eligible students. The school team including educational professionals, the student and parents or guardians collaborate on the process to determine eligibility, possible placement, services, supports or accommodations to support the student. If you feel your student may qualify to receive special education services or may be eligible for accommodations through a 504 plan, please contact their school for more information.

    REACH PROGRAM FOR GIFTED STUDENTS

    Eligibility: Students who score at or above the 97th percentile on any Arizona state-approved test for gifted identification qualify for gifted services.

    REACH Gifted Services at the high school level include:

    • 9th and 10th grades—Push-in lessons into Honors, Cambridge, and AP classes on gifted topics, as well as future planning
    • 11th and 12th grades—REACH Honors Seminar and REACH Honors Capstone with differentiation for gifted learners
    • Seminars on a range of topics of importance to gifted teens
    • Support for students, parents, and staff

    Students who have been identified gifted in previous grade levels do not need to be re-tested.

    Students who have participated in gifted programs outside Amphitheater schools may qualify for REACH Gifted Services; please contact the REACH Teacher/Gifted Specialist.

    Students who would like to test for gifted services may get a Permission to Test form online and turn it in to the REACH Teacher/Gifted Specialist. Get the form here.

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT - ELD

    The English Language Development Program is a program which assists students in the acquisition of the English language.

    The program goals are to support the limited English proficient students as they become independent learners. Students focus on verbal, reading, and writing skills in ELD classes as well as through accommodations made by classroom teachers for ELD students enrolled in regular classes.

    The ELD program is designed to meet students’ academic, cognitive, and affective needs as they move toward full participation in mainstream classrooms with eventual exiting of the ELD program. Placement is determined by evaluation on the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA). Students are monitored for progress and advancement throughout the year.

    CHRONIC HEALTH

    The Chronic Health program is for students with a chronic health condition—as certified by a physician— who are unable to attend classes regularly (per attendance policy) due to an illness or accident. Forms, to be filled out by the physician, must be obtained through the Health Office.

    HOMEBOUND

    Students with a serious health condition preventing them from attending school on a regular basis may continue their education through Homebound services. A doctor’s statement is required verifying a student will not be able to attend school for at least 60 consecutive days.

    A Homebound instructor will see the student in his/her home to provide instruction. Not all courses offered can be offered within Homebound schooling. For additional information, contact the Health Office.