Degrazia Elementary School

We've got the best teachers and staff ever. The families love to participate!!!
--Submitted by a parent

We have spent two years at DeGrazia and our daughter has had a fantastic experience. Someone asked her recently what she didn't like about school and she couldn't think of anything! That says it all to me. She has had fantastic teachers, from the classroom to music, PE and the GEM program. The principal is kind yet firm and the kids all love him. We give DeGrazia two thumbs way up; it is a great school and we are very happy with the education our child is receiving there!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended from kindergarten to 6th grade. We have had a great experience at this school. The staff caring and the education has been excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

The last three school yrs. I have seen such positive improvements at Degrazia. Being at events, you can see the parent involvement and support growing each and every year. The staff if greatly encouraging and supportive. At one time I had fears about my children attending there, those fears have been put to rest. Mr. Poling and the staff at Degrazia are really doing a wonderful job and it shows!!
--Submitted by a parent

We have been at DeGrazia for three years now and love the staff, teachers and Mr. Poling. We could not be happier!
--Submitted by a parent

My sister and I were fortunate enough to complete all 7 of our elementary yrs. at Degrazia. The teachers and aides treated us with respect and gave us every opportunity available (within the district's financial restraints). We both attribute our degrees to our strong academic beginnings. Thanks to all the staff members that gave us 100%.
--Submitted by a student

We've been at DeGrazia for 2 years now with 2 children there. The staff, support, and academics have been nothing short of excellent. We have had fabulous teachers who challenge our kids and make them eager to learn. Love the leadership and the atmosphere of standards as well as encouragement. I'm surrprised by the few sub-standard reviews here. But, as we all know, satisfied people are less likely to post their opinions! Here's one for excellence!!
--Submitted by a parent

My family and I just moved here from FL and I am extremely impressed with the school and staff. My 6 year old has been loving school and I am looking forward to our other 2 children attending. The staff has been very understanding with the ADHD stuff and ever so willing to help.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children in this school. Admittedly they had problems in 2004.those problems were recitfied immediately, the parents were invited to voice their concerns. The Superintendant listened and worked out a plan that was truely benifical for all involved. The academic quality of the school is wonderful. This school in my opinion is constantly striving to exceed all state standards. I do wish they would add a separate art class. There a number of programs they do have that are not seen in other schools. They reading program is terrific. They attend music and phys ed weekly. The parents are always welcomed to partake either in classroom invovement, feild trips, or to voice concerns. We are all part of the school. They make school a wonderful place for children to love learning
--Submitted by Lynda, a parent

This school has no art program which really kind of ticks me off. They decided to do away with it due to funding. If teachers want to add it to their curriculum, they can but are not required to. We moved to this part of Tucson because of the schools but I am not hugely impressed.
--Submitted by a parent