Sierra Vista
The mission of the Center for Academic Success is to place a strong emphasis on basic skills and responsible citizenship. Technology is utilized to enhance the delivery of effective instruction. Our goal is for all students to acquire the skills necessary for success at the next level, whether that is the next grade level in school, the next course in a sequence, higher education, or the workplace. To achieve this success, we believe that our students must acquire strong literacy skills, be able to do mathematical computations at the appropriate level, and have a strong foundation in science and technology.
Students at the Center for Academic Success will also have an understanding of the concepts and principles that our great country was founded upon.
CAS students shall adhere to rules of common courtesy concerning their dealings with other students, teachers, and school staff. We are diligent in assuring that school rules are respected and followed. Students are taught to take responsibility for their actions and to understand that there are consequences for those actions. All of the adults employed by the Center for Academic Success have the right and the responsibility to correct misbehavior by any student.
High School
School is now in full swing with fun and informative classes taking place daily. In Mrs. Silverwind's tenth grade English classes, students finished reading Content's of the Dead Man’s Pocket, and are now are working on writing their own short stories incorporating some of the elements learned from the story’s structure. Her twelfth grade students are learning about Anglo-Saxon poetry, the structure of the English language and how it has changed throughout the centuries, and the historical context of the literature they are reading. Students are learning about a notable feature of Anglo-Saxon poetry, the kenning, which is a two-word metaphorical name for something, and when done reading the poetry will attempt to write their own poems incorporating this feature. When finished, students will share their poems with the class.
Elementary / Middle (Kindergarten - Eighth Grade)
CAS's afterschool clubs are now in full swing. CAS teachers and instructors are offering a wide variety of academic, enrichment, sports and fitness clubs.
Monday clubs include: Mr. Oh’s! Jr. Mad Scientist Club for grades 1-3; Miss Rachael’s Jr. 4-H Garden Club for grades K-1; Miss Mina and Miss Melissa’s Culinary Club for grades 5-6; Miss Stephanie’s Jump Rope Club for grades 2-8; Miss Shannon’s Dance Club for grades 6-8; and Spanish Club by Mrs. Urias and Mr. Josue for grades 6-8.
Tuesday clubs include: Miss Mina and Miss Melissa’s Culinary Club for grades 7-8; Miss Stephanie’s Jump Rope Club for grades 2-8; Miss Rachael and Mr. Oh’s! Media/Technology Club for grades 6-12; Miss Rae’s Art Club for grades 2-8; Spanish Club by Mrs. Urias and Mr. Josue for grades 3-5; (before school) Walking Club with Mrs. Goodwin for grades K-8; and Homework Zone and Math Tutoring with Mrs. Tomlinson for grades 6-8.
Wednesday clubs include: Miss Shreve’s Drama Club for grades 2-8; Math Club with Mrs. McWhite for grades K-4; Miss Mina and Miss Melissa’s Culinary Club for grades 5-6; Mrs. Garza’s Builders’ Club for grades 6-8; Spanish Club by Mrs. Urias and Mr. Josue for grades 6-8; Futsal (Soccer) Club with Mrs. Goodwin for grades 5-8; Teacher requested homework tutoring with Mr. Oh! for grades 2-5.
Thursday’s clubs are: CAS 4-H Garden Club with Mr. Oh! for grades 5-8; Miss Bernardo’s Odyssey of the Mind Club for grades 3-5; Miss Mina and Miss Melissa’s Culinary Club for grades 7-8; Miss Shannon’s Dance Club for grades 3-5; and Homework Zone and Math Tutoring with Mrs. Tomlinson for grades 6-8.
Friday’s club schedule includes: Drama Club with Miss Shreve for grades 2-8; and Miss Shannon’s Dance Club for grades K-2.
CAS Preschool/Pre-K
Center for Academic Success (CAS) offers a preschool/pre-K programs for children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. We currently have 50 children enrolled. The preschool is set up to enhance early learning. The curriculum consists of learning alphabets, phonics, colors, numbers, and geometric shapes. Students learn how to do fun art activities, and take part in science projects. Each classroom participates in an hour of physical exercise activities daily. All Preschoolers will learn the value of proper nutrition and healthy eating habits.
Additional programs with Center for Academic Success
CAS CARE provides free extended hours of stay for K through 8th grade students from 7:00-8:00am and 2:30-5:30pm. It is responsible for a safe environment providing homework help, arts/craft, fun/games, and peer play to enrich the students at CAS and provide child care services to their families.
Academic clubs include mentoring and tutoring in all subject areas, as well as math and logic clubs, which intrigue students with organized games and activities.
Enrichment clubs such as art and drama give students to demonstrate confidence and creativity.
-Students also learn leadership through garden club's council members.