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- EIN 45-3066114
- (480) 488-9362
- Foundation Academy Inc 6535 E Osbor Scottsdale AZ 85251-0000 USA
- http://hirsch.teamcfa.school/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Literacy
Mission: Cfa partners with students, families, and community to provide an excellent and equitable classical education for the development of thoughtful, highly literate citizens. Our students are prepared for the pursuit of personal excellence, for college, and for a lifetime as positive contributors in their community.
Programs: All students at hirsch academy: cfa need and deserve an excellent and equitable education to become highly literate and contributing citizens. We have high expectations for all students, ensuring that all students needs are met. With the alignment of the common core state standards (ccss), arizona academic standards, core knowledge curriculum, challenge foundation philosophy, and best instructional practices, students are taught from an interdisciplinary perspective. Core knowledge is a classical curriculum with a strong focus on literacy across multiple subjects: english language arts (ela), math, science, social studies, the visual arts and music. Teacher selection is focused on selecting highly qualified teachers. We provide on-going support through a continuous improvement model. Regular data analysis, coaching from school leaders and through core knowledge foundation school visits, team mentoring through classroom instructional rounds, and applied professional development ensure effective instruction. Collaboration between parents, students, and staff is essential for high student achievement and is supported throughout the program at hirsch academy: cfa, making connections between content, meaningful understanding, and the effective use of common knowledge in society.