ENROLL TODAY FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Are you considering a new elementary or middle school for your son or daughter, and looking for a school with small classes, individualized learning, and a family atmosphere? Then look no further than Self Development Academy, a K-8 public charter school in Mesa.
More than 20 years ago, Dr. Anjum Majeed, superintendent, founded Self Development Academy (SDA) after much encouragement from parents desiring a continuation of the advanced and high-level preschool and kindergarten curriculums offered at Self Development Preschool (SDP).
SDP was founded in 2000 by Dr. Majeed. The preschool teaches a rigorous thematic curriculum for ages two to five and school-age children. The curriculum focuses on early literacy and school readiness. Students are immersed in topics such as art, music, reading, and math. The STEM room is a favorite for the students and allows them to apply concepts learned in the classroom. Students who attend SDP are prepared to successfully begin kindergarten.
Since SDA’s opening, the school campus and student body have grown tremendously and now consist of more than 400 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Throughout the years, SDA has been ranked among the top schools in the state and received many prestigious awards including the 2010 Charter School of the Year Award and the 2011 Academic Excellence Award. SDA is ranked as the school with the second-highest growth and proficiency points in the state of Arizona. (ADE, October 2022)
At SDA, the students learn a minimum of one grade ahead of the Arizona state educational standards. Beginning with the kindergarten year, students are academically challenged, and high expectations are established within a nurturing environment. SDA elementary school students obtain a solid foundation in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students are taught at the mastery level, and the curriculum emphasizes higher-level thinking skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving.
The success of SDA’s experience in response to ensuring a high-quality education during the pandemic led SDA school leaders to pursue opening an online program. Self Development Online Academy launched as a separate online school in August 2021 to further meet student needs.
By the time SDA students reach middle school, many are prepared to enroll in advanced coursework within the core subjects. During middle school, students have the opportunity to complete Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, advanced literature, and science coursework including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Many of these courses are not offered until high school.
Students completing the eighth grade at SDA are enrolled in Honors and Advanced Placement courses upon entering high school. Additionally, many students receive high school credit for courses completed at SDA. This enhances their grade point averages and makes them highly competitive students when applying to colleges and universities.
The goal of SDA administration and teachers is for SDA students to enter high school with a foundation in the core subjects and more importantly, a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. If you are looking for a school dedicated to a quality educational experience led by caring and passionate educators, then look no further than SDA. If you are interested in learning more about SDA, please contact us to schedule a tour. We hope to see you soon. Enroll now for the 2022-23 school year.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact the Front Office at (480) 641-2640 or by email at info@selfdevelopmentacademy.com. Please also visit our website at selfdevelopmentacademy.com to learn more about our programs.
For more information or to schedule a tour of Self Development Preschool, please contact the Front Office at (480) 396-3522.