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Bright Beginnings School #1

Charter | PK-8 | 486 students

Living in Chandler

Situated in an urban neighborhood. The median home value is $114,100. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $890.

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4 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 15 ratings
2011:
Based on 11 ratings
2010:
Based on 43 ratings

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Posted April 30, 2010

The Spanish program begins in preschool. Great instruction in the arts and sciences.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

We have been very pleased with the teachers, academics, arts and spanish programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

They provide a great education for my grandchildren.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Teacher take the time to sit down and spend the time with the students


Posted April 28, 2010

They have an excellent teaching program including the Spanish lessons they provide. My nephews have learned so much and love their teachers!


Posted April 28, 2010

I love our school because of their strong academics, wonderful staff and teachers, safe environment and cute campus, small student to teacher ratio, great communication between school and parents, Spanish curriculum and much more. It is a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

It has a sense of family and offers a top notch curricullum. Everyone knows each other, it is loving, warm and safe. The perfect environment for learning. My children are very advanced beyond their current grade level due to advanced teaching techniques. They also enjoy a great music, wellness, art and Spanish program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

It is a small school that helps kids reach their full potential while building character.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I have one grandchild that has graduated from Bright Begging s and I have 3 grand children attending now. I feel that they get the best education that prepares them for high school and college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

BBS has the right balance of traditional education(reading,math), arts, music and challenging activities that help children to grow. It is also a wonderful community of caring parents who volunteer to make the school better. It is also a good value since you are getting a private school education at public school prices (free).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

The wide range of educational opportunities for our children constantly amazes me
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

The teachers love love love and appreciate the children!


Posted April 27, 2010

Bright Beginnings has everything my grandchild needs to succeed.


Posted April 27, 2010

The curriculum is well designed and accelerated at just the right level. They have a wonderful way of pushing children a bit beyond where they would typically go but not too much. Children are wonderfully supported in their learning and offered special area classes that are most often cut from public schools. We are so pleased with BBS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

The curriculum strikes the right balance of challenging the students without overwhelming them....we are amazed at our sons progress, he's doing work we never imagined kindergartners could do, and he's successful!! We couldn't be happier with BBS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Great staff that care about the education of the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

my nephew and niece both attend BBS... they love it! they are both super smart and are able to stay challenged in the classroom. my sister and brother-in-law couldn't be happier.


Posted April 27, 2010

My grandchildren are stimulated, challenged, and nurtured at this school - the teachers know their students and care about them.


Posted April 27, 2010

BBS is a caring community with committed families. The teachers are dedicated and involved with each and every student. All three of my children have or are receiving a top quality education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

my neices go there and i am so amazed at how advanced the homework is they do for being so young. seems like they love it too.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

64 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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94%

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

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The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

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In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

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The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Excelling".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 45%
Asian 15% 3%
Hispanic 9% 41%
Black 3% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 0%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Academic Excellence Award (2011)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30 am
School end time
  • 3:00 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Karen Edris
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (480) 821-1463

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Standards-based
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • None
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School leaders can update this information here.

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3 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
410
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
1200
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400 N. Andersen Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
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Phone: (480) 821-1404

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