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Working Together to Uplift Students

The unique approach to learning at Desert Willow Family School gives students the benefits of both classroom learning and family involvement, creating a strong partnership that helps children grow academically, socially and personally.

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"At home my mom helps me learn math, and my brothers do too. At school my teacher helps me learn writing and math in ways that are easy for me to understand."

- 4th grade student

Student propped up between parent and teacher, standing outside on the school campus.

"My mom helps me with my Mobius proportions work and my Sophie spelling patterns when I am confused and don’t know how to solve them. My teacher compliments me and goes over the problems that I don't understand."

- 5th grade student

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"My teacher is nice at Desert Willow. I like homeschool on Mondays."

- 2nd grade student

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"My mom helps me whenever I'm stuck on Mobius. My teacher always helps whenever I have a question and she makes everything fun!"

 - 6th grade student

Student propped up between parent and teacher, standing outside on the school campus.

"My Aunt Sheila lets us look at a problem for five minutes before we ask for help. My teacher lets me have a chance to work in my group to discuss work."

- 3rd grade student

Student propped up between parent and teacher, standing outside on the school campus.

"My mom helps me try to be more independent by trying work on my own, like in math group, for at least 5 minutes before she helps. My teacher gives me a lesson on new concepts like compound interested before I use it on my own."

- 5th grade student

Student propped up between parent and teacher, standing outside on the school campus.

For families who want to play an active role in their child's education, APS offers a unique learning model that blends the structure of school with learning at home. Students at Coyote Willow Family School and Desert Willow Family School split their time between the classroom and home, with teachers and families working together to support learning at every step.

In the classroom, students engage in hands-on, multi-age learning that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. At home, families help extend learning through projects and daily instruction guided by a clear framework and ongoing teacher support.

This unique approach gives students the benefits of both classroom learning and family involvement, creating a strong partnership that helps children grow academically, socially and personally.

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