AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson Charter School (K-8)

AmeriSchools Academy-Country Club K-8
1150 North Country Club * Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: (520) 620-1100 Fax: (520) 624-4376
EMail: cbraren@amerischools.org

SCHOOL & OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

READINESS, FOUNDATIONS & ESSENCIALS:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
(M, T, TH, F) 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
(WEDNESDAY) 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM

BEFORE SCHOOL: 6:45 AM
AFTER SCHOOL: End of School - 5:30 PM

Tucson Charter School Spotlight on Leadership

Tucson Charter School Spotlight on Leadership

Courtney Braren came to AmeriSchools as a highly recommended teacher in 2001. She brought with her an intuitive understanding of how children learn and a deep understanding of elementary curriculum. Courtney earned her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and she is mother to Ryan, an all around super young man who is in high school. She served as Lead Teacher before being named Principal in 2006. Courtney has developed an effective team and proves herself as an inspirational instructional leader everyday. She leads by example, providing mentoring, collaborative planning and even teaches an elective class herself! She supports a friendly, respectful learning environment where every child can succeed – and that makes a Difference.

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21ST CENTURY SKILLS

AmeriSchools Academy Country Club embeds 21 st Century Skills into the child-centered curricular design. Our children need more that Reading, Writing and Arithmetic to prepare for challenges ahead. Colleges and the work force experts identify that include teamwork, collaboration, creative problem solving, technology and global awareness are essential skills for success in the 21 st century. To respond to this need, AmeriSchools introduced the following into our enrichment program:

2010 New Programs–

  • IDEA (In-depth Educational Activities) is an inquiry-based program designed to help advanced students creatively problem solve, explore areas of interest, and develop new ideas. It’s AmeriSchools GATEway to the future.
  • MindStorm, sponsored by Legos, is a team robotics competition where students experience work togeher to build working robots to perform given challenges.
  • Lead Guitar is provided through a grant with the Tucson Arts Commission and provides younger students an opportunity to learn how to play classical guitar.
  • Spanish is integrated into our Humanities program and students can qualify for one year high school credit.
  • Advanced Mathematics is designed to develop Algebraic thinking and prepare students for success in high school math.
  • Enrichment “Specials” provide students an opportunity to explore dance, art, drama, technology and chess.
  • Recreational sports and activities help students develop mind and body connections as well as encourage a healthy life style.

MIND and BODY Connections

School can be so many different thing, but most of all it should be a place of inspiration. The best thoughts about school aren’t about the worksheet or the textbook, but the experiences. Learning is an experience that is best remembered when it is Hands On – Minds On.