Welcome to
Presidio School

Presidio offers an educational model in which the arts support and stimulate learning in other domains such as math, science and reading – which in turn, support and stimulate learning and valuation of the arts. To further enhance the personal development and academic success of each student, instruction is presented in a setting where it is the goal of all faculty and staff to nurture and support every student’s journey towards academic excellence.

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We Believe In Family

Family is a powerful and meaningful word for most of us and we don’t take that concept lightly when we speak of the Presidio Family. Being part of the Presidio Family means that every member of our community -students, parents, teachers, and staff-is provided with support, respect, a feeling of belonging, the knowledge that we are there for one another when things are tough as well as when it is time to celebrate successes. The Presidio Family provides a setting that encourages academic and personal growth through a shared framework of values called the Six Pillars of Character- Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

Elementary

Grades K-5

Instruction is provided with hands-on, cross-curricular opportunities for exploration and discovery that build lifelong critical thinking skills and foster confident learners.

Middle School

Grades 6-8

Presidio’s middle school is led by a cohesive team of qualified teachers who work together to provide high academic rigor and the social support needed to deal with challenges inherent in transitioning from elementary to middle school.

High School

Grades 9-12

Presidio High School’s college preparatory education offers primarily Honors and Advanced Placement courses coupled with supplemental educational opportunities such as JTED and Upward Bound.  Student success within this highly rigorous setting is fostered through small classes (1:18 average teacher to student ratio).

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Academic Excellence

Academic excellence is achieved by ensuring challenging coursework with support from knowledgeable and caring school leaders and teachers. It begins in kindergarten,  is cultivated throughout a scholar’s educational career, and results in civic minded high school graduates who are well prepared for post-secondary success.

Advanced Placement Kindergarten

Academic Enrichment for 1st and 2nd grades

GATE Programs for 3rd – 8th grades

Middle School Advisory and Academic Enrichment

High School Advanced Placement, College Dual Credit, and Honors classes

National Honor Society & Junior National Honor Society

Academic Intervention and Support Plans for students in all grade levels

Online blended learning and 1:1 computing for students in all grade levels

A Renaissance Education

At Presidio School the arts (fine arts, drama, music, dance and martial arts) are an integrated part of our curriculum.  It is woven into the core classroom curricula and is provided through K-8 specials and High School elective classes, where specific skills and abilities are taught.

Art

Art and art history studies are cross-curricular and are aligned with grade level core content in language arts, social studies, science, and/or mathematics.

Music

Music is as fundamental to the curriculum as reading and mathematics. Music enhances our students’ understanding of mathematics. While, history, story telling, and expressive writing all come alive when presented through music.

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Dance

Presidio Dance allows students to grow and mature in many genres and styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Cultural, and Creative Movement.

Martial Arts

Martial arts training encompass more than the physical realm; it enhances the development of personal skills such as self-control, self-confidence, positive thinking, courage, perseverance, respect, and ability to focus on and achieve personal goals.

A Tuition-Free Charter School

Presidio School is operated by a 501(C)(3) Not For Profit Corporation and was chartered by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools in 1996. Presidio School is a tuition-free, independent public school open to any student who resides in Pima County. Like other public schools, Presidio is funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars based on enrollment and is held accountable to state and federal academic standards and financial accounting regulations. Presidio School must comply with all provisions of applicable law to receive funding and must undergo an annual financial audit conducted by an outside auditor. Presidio’s charter contract renewal is granted based upon documented fiscal soundness and attainment of our paramount goal of improved student academic achievement.

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Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request.

A.R.S. 15-185(M) Requirements

Average Teacher Salary

Budget Year 2024: $47,889
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Next Board Meeting

Presidio School Board Meeting Notices are posted at 1695 E. Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85719 and on our website.

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