Lake Havasu City’s Thunderbolt Middle School does it Again

Lake Havasu City’s Thunderbolt Middle School does it again.  They are the only one of nine local schools to receive and retain the state’s highest academic label of top achievement.  Out of nine schools across the Lake Havasu Unified School District, Thunderbolt Middle School has once again received an “excelling” label, which is based on student’s state exam scores.

Of the five elementary schools in the district to receive the “excelling” label last year, all are now “high performing” schools.  Havasupai Elementary was the only school to raise their academic status over the year.  Havasupai was a “performing plus” school last year; this year it has been recognized as a “high performing” school.

This is excellent news for families with children who are seeking to relocate to a community with a high achieving education system. 

The Arizona Department of Education gives one of five academic labels to schools each year.  From this, schools can be judged either underperforming, performing, performing plus, high performing or excelling.  This is how the state holds each school accountable, and results are released to the public yearly.

The academic labels set by the state look at the percentage of students who are passing Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards, which is the state’s required exam for high school graduation.  Labels also take a look at how schools are improved, graduation rates, and English Language Learner proficiency. 

To view all the AZ LEARNS and AYP results, please visit www.ade.az.gov.

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A New Crop of Teachers for Lake Havasu City Schools

Each year, a new crop of teachers for Lake Havasu City schools is welcomed into the district.  And this year was no different, as new teachers were introduced to one another on Wednesday at the new teacher orientation lunch inside the Havasupai Elementary library.

This group of teachers has come highly recommended, making many say it’s the best group of teachers the district has had.  The group is also coming into one of the most excelling school districts in the entire state.

Not one of the schools in the district have been on the academic failure list.  Each school has a rigorous but relevant curriculum which, with a strong commitment from teachers, will leave a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.

Some of the teachers have come from as far away as Missouri, South Dakota, Michigan, Idaho and Canada.  Many will be teaching high school and middle school students in the district.

The Lake Havasu Unified School District is made up of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and many alternative schools.  The district provides an effective environment that supports productive learning, which requires safe and clean facilities with adequate space to provide instruction. 

So, if you’re looking for a great place to relocate with awesome schools, it looks like Lake Havasu City is the right place to be.

Realtor® Cheryl Westwood  ~  Lake Havasu City Real Estate

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