With the start of the 2021-22 school year, Self Development Academy (SDA) begins its 22nd year educating Arizona’s children and young adults. SDA, a kindergarten through eighth grade public charter school, is well known in the surrounding community and state for its outstanding academic programs and is repeatedly ranked among the top schools in Arizona.
In addition to providing an exceptional academic program, preparing students for high school and beyond, SDA is committed to developing well-rounded children that are exposed to a wide variety of subjects, and providing opportunities for skill development such as critical thinking and public speaking.
SDA staff, faculty, students, and families are excited about the upcoming school year and returning to a more normal school environment and daily routine around the campus. Presently, the campus is abuzz as plans are finalized for the 2021-22 school year. It is with much excitement that SDA shares news of the upcoming school year that emphasizes a long-standing commitment to developing the whole child.
Specials and Electives
For the 2021-22 school year, SDA will offer students the following specials and electives: Physical Education, Music, Foreign Language, Art, Technology, and Logic and Reasoning. Each special and elective follows a particular curriculum per grade level.
As examples, each week the kindergarten and first grade students participate in a music class and twice a year, these grade level students perform songs. Students enrolled in second through eighth grade may participate in weekly violin lessons, and percussion is offered to students in fourth grade and higher. Also, in elementary school, Logic and Reasoning challenges students’ higher level, critical thinking skills. As well, middle school students learn how to apply philosophy concepts as part of the Logic and Reasoning curriculum.
Afterschool Clubs
Beginning in August, SDA will offer afterschool clubs. Activities include sports, dance, drama, choir, foreign language, and tutoring. All activities are geared toward particular age and grade levels.
Social-Emotional Learning At SDA
SDA is committed to the social-emotional growth of children and incorporates social-emotional learning within the curriculum. Social-emotional learning focuses on students developing skills in the following areas: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationships, and social awareness.
The areas are in alignment with the school’s 4 Rs — being Respectful to self and others, being Responsible, being Ready to Learn, and being Resilient. The social-emotional needs of the students will be extremely important to address as we transition and return to a more normal school environment this year. It will be the first time certain students have stepped on a school campus in a year and a half.
The SDA school community is excited to welcome students on Aug. 3 as we kick off the 2021-22 school year!
For more information and to arrange a tour, please contact the Front Office at (480) 641-2640. Self Development Academy is located at 1709 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85205. Visit selfdevelopmentacademy.com for more information.